EICR - PLASTIC CONSUMER UNIT CODE C2 or C3

[Octopus]

I know. Idiots. How can a location affeect how dangerous something is? Either it is dangerous or it is not dangerous. Either it requires improving or it does not..

They are not interested in safety, they are about sales and profits 95% of the time ......

And the schemes are in on it too ..... revenue, and profit

 

[Nigel]

Fair enough I can see the sense there, it's always recommended to comply with the latest regs even if there's nothing wrong with the previous.

Regarding the metal CUs with a TT supply, I notice network rail found a similar issue. Perhaps we should approach all TT CUs where a fault has been reported with a volt stick! Or better still have double insulated CUs. http://www.tracksafetyalliance.co.uk/storage/documents/Safety Bulletin NRB 17_07 - Test before touch while fault finding.pdf

Where in the Regs does it state plastic CUs must be used for TT supplies?

 

[Nigel]

But after 133 posts & 9 pages, there's still disagreement on the OP.

The disagreement is because some just are not willing to accept that they may have been doing things incorrectly by not coding plastic CUs.

 

[johnduffell]

Where in the Regs does it state plastic CUs must be used for TT supplies?

Was that directed at me? I never suggested that was true.

 

[Baker1988]

I know. Idiots. How can a location affect how dangerous something is? Either it is dangerous or it is not dangerous. Either it requires improving or it does not.

We would not change the coding of damaged cables based on their location.

I don't agree with that statement, what about explosive environments electrical components that are perfectly safe to use normally would not be suitable in the explosive environment and could be very dangerous so location does effect how dangerous some thing is.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

But after 133 posts & 9 pages, there's still disagreement on the OP.

What was the original question?

 

[westward10]

How many bananas can you fit inside a Cooper S.

 

[Midwest]

How many bananas can you fit inside a Cooper S.

Bent or straight ones

Ahh what the hell. My question is (not aimed solely at Westward).

Who makes the rules about the code for plastic CU's under wooden stairs or in sole escape route, when your doing your EICR's. Shirley you would use the guidance given by the grown-ups, 'cos they must know better than you; or do you just make up your own?

 

[Pete999]

Bent or straight ones

Ahh what the hell. My question is (not aimed solely at Westward).

Who makes the rules about the code for plastic CU's under wooden stairs or in sole escape route, when your doing your EICR's. Shirley you would use the guidance given by the grown-ups, 'cos they must know better than you; or do you just make up your own?

You Shirley would, surely.

 

[Midwest]

You Shirley would, surely.

I very subtle Pete (its in italics)

 

[Pete999]

I very subtle Pete (its in italics)

Yes I know, but it is surprising how many people spell Surely as Shirley.

 

[Midwest]

Yes I know, but it is surprising how many people spell Surely as Shirley.

I use it as a cheap form of wit, hoping to catch people out.

 

[DC-backfrom the past]

I'm surprised that after all this time and the new regs. That a plastic or wooden consumer unit isn't required to have a smoke/heat detector at its location.
if there is genuine concern that a plastic CU or wood surround would allow fire to start in a hall cupboard below stairs or similar location ….
why don't HSE /Regs insist on a detector within the cupboard .?

I'm now going to dive for cover lol

 

[Octopus]

I'm surprised that after all this time and the new regs. That a plastic or wooden consumer unit isn't required to have a smoke/heat detector at its location.
if there is genuine concern that a plastic CU or wood surround would allow fire to start in a hall cupboard below stairs or similar location ….
why don't HSE /Regs insist on a detector within the cupboard .?

I'm now going to dive for cover lol

I made this exact point to Tony Cable asst Elex Sandown park before amd 3 became applicable

He didn't answer my question ....

 

[westward10]

Probably wouldn't last five minutes in an under stairs cupboard.