Cooker connected to unfused connection unit with 6mm twin and earth

[oracle]

At last, something we can all agree on

 

[westward10]

Nothing wrong with you testing the appliance and its supply cable no one is disputing that.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

In any event this is a non-compliance, as T&E doesn’t meet the standard for flex.
Whether it would be a code C2 or C3 is open to debate.
I would go for C2 if the cooker being moved a lot.

 

[Adam W]

You're missing the point. I didn't do a C1, I made it a C 3 on an additional line on my PAT certificate. Please read the thread in context before responding inappropriately.

You said:

... how do I justify code 1 on this?

Housing agency may be difficult to convince without proof of non compliance, and the Regs are not helpful

... Which I took to mean you were looking for excuses to code it as C1 to try to convince the housing association that it's something that needs changing urgently, ie exaggerating, in which case you could well end up getting yourself a reputation with the housing association, just as you have here with your unappreciative retorts.

This is an internet forum - a platform for the public exchange of ideas. If you're going about something the wrong way or disparaging people for trying to help you then there's no reason why they shouldn't tell you straight.

 

[SJD]

A C1 code is defined as: "Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required." For example, if the cable was damaged with accessible exposed live copper.

Assuming that is not the case, putting an exaggerated code might lead to a complaint. For example, if the customer has immediate remedial work done that turns out not to be required, you run the risk of being asked to pay for it.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Agree entirely with the OP, I always apply this sticker to cookers I see wired with a bit of 6,0mm T/E as the flexible link. Had loads of rewires out of it.


Code 1 my ---.

 

[buzzlightyear]

all the years pat testing I never pat tested a cooker .I can understand if it was a washer or a free standing fridge /freezer that can be moved
from one room to another .or moved out for servicing .but never a cooker .

 

[oracle]

Buzzlightyear I have tested everything from a mobile phone charger to a 10 ton 3phase plug in crane so perhaps you need to understand that the Code of Practice is for In service inspection and testing of all Electrical Equipment including cookers!

 

[oracle]

Wirepuller, thank you for your reply. I have ordered those stickers from ebay

 

[Des 56]

Wirepuller, thank you for your reply. I have ordered those stickers from ebay

Make sure you order plenty,you don't want to be running out any time soon

 

[oracle]

They are certainly better than a bland "Fail"

 

[Deleted member 9648]

They are certainly better than a bland "Fail"

I don't really see why you are making such an issue out of it, even to the extent of applying a very unprofessional 'code 1' to force those responsible to pay for repairs. It is fair enough to highlight it as a non-compliance but as long as the cable is undamaged and serviceable it is sufficient to flag a potential issue in writing, it's their decision whether or not to take action and you've covered your behind.

 

[richy3333]

Just read this thread. . Absolute nonesense from the OP. Your either PAT testing or circuit testing, not blending the two together into a hybridisation to try and justify work. By all means make it a separate note/letter but using EICR codes on a PAT test is ludicrous in my opinion.