EICR check failed

[jon evans]

Hi Guys, Just had an EICR test and was told it will fail , but not too bad (a couple of C2s) but needs doing. Waiting for the failure cert. to show me the total work needed, and should be here tomorrow. Is there a kind soul out there who can assist me [a retired old electrician who's quite confused by all this new stuff] in fixing it ? I'm in the NW6 area in London. I can pay cash and help with stripping cables etc and supply tea or coffee and the cheese and pickle sandwiches as and when required. Please call me !

 

[ukiri]

I've seen a few property's in London area where the earth on the rotten old lead sheaf supply cable is failing, according to UKPN "we're not obliged to give you an earth go away" and they seem to think an underground cable with questionable earthing on the sheaf is okay. Like for example the recent notable case of sticking flamible stuff to high rise buildings It's a case of waiting for people to die then everyone who's duty it was to know and be responsible acts all surprised.

Only option in the meantime is to TT it, so yes full RCD protected new consumer unit would be highly advisable.

Could just fit an upfront rcd in a plastic enclosure