Main isolator replaced with RCD

[Paulellis9696]

A POST FOR DISCUSSION

An EICR in my rented flat concluded that an RCD was required among a few other small jobs. I was away while the remedials were carried out but these photo are of the work which was done.

The double pole main isolator was removed and replaced with the 80A RCD and among other problems with the jobs they did, the neutral from the RCD had never been tightened up so they did no testing either.

There's a few things in the photo that jump out to me but I'd just like to hear your thoughts on what they've done.

 

[timhoward]

That will just swap the C2 that is the board now for the C2s on the EICR. Back to square one.

I was thinking this, an EICR and remedials that likely leaves behind more codes than they started with.
Nuts.

 

[telectrix]

in a word..... CRAP.

 

[Rockingit]

They've almost certainly made the problem worse, not better. If this was instructed by a letting agent or landlord then I'd be demanding a second EICR - by someone else - and telling them not to pay the bill!

 

[Dartlec]

RCBOs are still available for MK boards anyway, even from the old stock (Type A ones available now from some places even) - so even if they were desperate not to change the board, they were options.

This screams Cheap EICR, carry out as many quick remedials as possible and overcharge, then run....

I'd be interested to see the EIC for this work - or indeed the "satisfactory" EICR that resulted....

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Plenty of stock fo RCBOS out there, prior to honeywell stopping their own MK production they put 10 years worth of stock in a warehouse in case of warranty claims - gather the legal folk made them.
Circpro now make the MK stuff. there is also plenty of rcbos from reliable sellers online tested and as good as new. I often source them for ev charger installs.

 

[GBDamo]

There is a few hours work difference between swapping that board out and swapping for RCBOs. I'd strongly be recommending a new board.

(I'd rather put a low end, new but compiant board in that try to resurrect that. A fuseBox board, with SPD, can be got for £70, then £10/RCBO total £140)

It has knackered fixings and has been butchered.

I wouldn't want my name on it as the last person to touch it even if it was returned to OEM configuration.

I guess it all comes down to what the customer will pay for but a proper job is not a mile off a bodge.