EICR Nightmare and Advise

[loz2754]

As for the C2 given for the plastic consumer unit being located in the sole means of escape, BPG4 would suggest this would be C2 only if there were signs of degradation in the consumer unit. For example, discolouration of MCBs, badly fitted busbars etc.

Having said that, there is an obvious benefit to keeping up with current regulations that are designed to improve safety.

 

[timhoward]

It might be worth thinking about getting all the other circuits rewired at the same time if they are of a similar age, or at least discuss it with the electrician.

To be fair I can see at least 3 circuits in new colours, so I'm expecting this to be a partial rewire.

What I would say is that getting this done while unoccupied will save big bucks.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

To be fair I can see at least 3 circuits in new colours, so I'm expecting this to be a partial rewire.

What I would say is that getting this done while unoccupied will save big bucks.

Haha.. I just saw this and edited my post. Not quickly enough though

 

[DefyG]

First EICR done in March 2021 - Passed with only C3 observations

If it was satisfactory in Mar 2021 you should not need another in 2022, whether change of tenancy or not!
However looking at some of the photos etc I wonder on the validity of the March EICR

 

[Josh_ahoy]

The meter tails are at the meter. Can only be worked on by meter operator engineer, as it means pulling the fuse/ cutting the seal

The holes in the consumer unit are up against the ceiling… jam a bit of plastic inbetween to cover.

Should get a replacement cover off eBay… at least it’s still got a cover!

The green goo is the biggest issue, but the low readings may be linked to that. If the stained sockets were changed, the reading might rise… but the goo would likely start oozing into the new ones…..



This is a problem everywhere when one EICR picks up on thing that another didn’t.
Was it the same company that did both reports?
If not, was there a big difference in price/ time doing the testing?

Different company.

 

[Baddegg]

I’d question your first electricians approach not your second, although harsh in some areas at least he’s actually looked at the installation….

 

[Dustydazzler]

I’d question your first electricians approach not your second, although harsh in some areas at least he’s actually looked at the installation….

First one drove by , sucked his teeth , muttered under his breath 'ah looks okay from here'