Electrician Jobs EICR in Huddersfield - but first do I fix this possible danger?

[Rjp1980]

Hi all

I have an investment property (1 bed, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield) which I need an EICR for.

But there is a very corroded looking section. Forgive my naivety, but I'm assuming this is connected the electrical board. Is that the case (see pic)? The board is in the kitchen which is a cellar kitchen.

I'm guessing I should get this fixed before booking the EICR (please feel free to quote if available!) Is this relating to the supply cable? If so, do I ring 105 as I'm also concerned about any possible danger. God knows how I didn't notice this before buying the property!

Thank you

 

[Rjp1980]

P.S. ideally would like EICR within next 10 days (assuming the corrosion issue can be resolved by then)

 

[SparkyChick]

You don't do anything to that cable. It is the property and responsibility of the distribution network operator. If the outer sheath is heavily corroded and possibly dangerous you need to call the DNO and have them send an engineer out to properly assess it.

 

[FatAlan]

Looks like your main supply prior to the suppliers cut out and therefore their responsibility. If you have concerns contact your network operator and ask them to check it out.

 

[Wilko]

Hi RJP - The Report can be done immediately. If you've doubts about the condition and safety of the cable best bet is to call your Network Operator for advice.
Who is my Network Operator? - http://www.energynetworks.org/info/faqs/who-is-my-network-operator.html

 

[The Ghost]

In the meanwhile you could always remove those combustible materials prior to a visit from the DNO?

 

[Rpa07]

Or to help with a better photo!

In the meanwhile you could always remove those combustible materials prior to a visit from the DNO?

Taking that it looks like it has a bs951 bonding strap on it - it looks to be a metal conduit leading to the cutout.

 

[telectrix]

more likely to be pilc.

 

[Rpa07]

Question to the forum massive - Is that one of the shared feeds to the cutout and then going to another property? Haven’t seen one before but know they exist.

 

[ruston]

Question to the forum massive - Is that one of the shared feeds to the cutout and then going to another property? Haven’t seen one before but know they exist.

It looks like it could be . Back to back supplies used to be be quite common up here.

 

[Rjp1980]

Thanks everyone, some great (and friendly) info on here. I'll call DNO first (hopefully for some peace of mind) then book the EICR. Do any of you have a recommendations that cover the Huddersfield area?

Thanks again!

 

[buzzlightyear]

the ops tenant has more light bulbs then the big orange house .
the tenant must be part man and part squirrel like collecting the nuts .

 

[Rjp1980]

the ops tenant has more light bulbs then the big orange house .
the tenant must be part man and part squirrel like collecting the nuts .

Ha ha! There isn't a tenant there yet (just refurbing) the vendor left all those bulbs

 

[Darren@cseme]

Hi are you still looking for the EICR to be done? As we are working in Huddersfield at present and would be happy to give you a quotation