got a call today

[glasgospark]

self employed spark had fitted rcd protected DB to replace 3036 board

after fitting everything plugged in to a socket and turned on would trip rcd , on both rings and when the heating switched on

declined the job to busy and KNACKERED/GRUMPY today but wondering what you guys think , it was a rcd main switch so no dual rcds to worry about getting neutral in the right bar

 

[dan86]

the guy fitted a double socket in the hallway but didnt run any cables to it just screwed the front on so they thought it worked

lmao! .

 

[glasgospark]

RCD only trip when anything is plugged into any socket mmmmmmmm thats a hard one

said every circuit except lights

 

[glasgospark]

cant say i have ever had trouble upgrading any dbs apart from 1 borrowed neutral , done 100s .

but surely in this case IF even IR was done and it showed <1Mohm then would this indicate the rcd would definetly trip ?

 

[jmc1683]

when I upgraded my city and guilds I met some guys who were getting into the trade, lets just say from talking to them I wondered what kind of work they were going to produce after they have paid their £6000.00 for their qualification to become self employed, that kind of work wil be increasingly popular in years to come, good for us decent sparks though

 

[glasgospark]

what would you say to the customer who has just paid a spark to fit a rcd 17th board ? everythings tripping can you come fix it

most likely going to need partial rewired do you agree ?

and when the here that R word they C**p themselves

and we look the bad ones :S

 

[Jay Sparks]

what would you say to the customer I need to carry out an EICR. who has just paid a spark to fit a rcd 17th board ? everythings tripping can you come fix it

most likely going to need partial rewired do you agree ?

and when the here that R word they C**p themselves

and we look the bad ones :S

In red. Thats were I would start. Cheapest option to make sure everything is ok.

 

[glasgospark]

In red. Thats were I would start. Cheapest option to make sure everything is ok.

i was assuming in this instance we have found N-E fault tripping rcd , we would be left having to tell them partial rewire needed , maybe various circuits

 

[lofts]

Is Loft operating in Scotland now?

why dont you pop round mine mate for a cup of tea, want my adress

 

[markythesparky]

why dont you pop round mine mate for a cup of tea, want my adress

Does your fuseboard work then?

 

[lofts]

no it does not work its making funny noises, did you want to come with him or something?

 

[Davehaywire]

sounds like he has some earth leakage, should of tested circuits before changing board to highlight any issues, could be multiple circuits with issues, or faulty appliances/fixtures!

 

[jam2020]

Was first fixing a kitchen today and got talking to the homeowner, and he said they had there house rewired last year. However when i was stripping out the old sockets they were red/black cables so i asked the extent of the rewire and they said complete rewire to which i showed them the old cables. They were not shocked because apparently the guy fitted a double socket in the hallway but didnt run any cables to it just screwed the front on so they thought it worked, i didnt think at the time but should of asked about certs

LOVE THIS! What you want the socket to work as well? Scratches head!

 

[tom79bmth]

LOVE THIS! What you want the socket to work as well? Scratches head!

That's one of my favorite quotes, when you go round to look at a job.

Well I want a socket here and here ok well you need to chase out here here and here oh well I don't want any chasing ok well we can run it in trunking oh no don't want trunking ok well I can put a socket there but it wont work

 

[jam2020]

Next time don't bother stewing them to the wall. Just drop the socket on the floor!

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*screwing

 

[sima24]

Obviously not tested before or after new board fitted. Iv had a couple similar and a couple of times you finally get to the truth that the customer decided to change their own board then shat their pants when they turned it on. I would take these jobs all day long, strictly on a charge by the hour basis.