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llywelyn111

Hi,

Just dropped a friend off at his new place after a game of golf (rented and moved in three days ago) His wife came out to say she could smell slight burning when in the hall. I popped in with him for a look.

As soon as I walked in I knew it was the CU being hot. The CU had started to melt above the neutral bar. The main neutral was a bit loose. It is a 12 way wylex board 100amp incomer with MCB's and two RCBO's one for down stairs ring and a 40a RCBO for the shower. The board now does need replacing as you can get your fingers around it and the neutral bar can be seen.

The wiring is just very untidy from what I saw in the board and I wouldn't fancy putting my name to it.

He called his landlord and explained the issue, the landlord wants me to change the board for him. Water is bonded 6mm (no other services) I told the landlord that the wiring is very amateur. He then said can't you just put back exactly what is there now without upgrading to the 17th edition board.

I love Sundays. How simple life would be if we could do this
 
I have spoken to the landlord today regarding changing the CU. He doesn't need a quote off me as his 'mate' that works for British Gas is going to do it for £100!

My mate was less than impressed, lucky for him is new build is ready end of July.
 
I have spoken to the landlord today regarding changing the CU. He doesn't need a quote off me as his 'mate' that works for British Gas is going to do it for £100!

My mate was less than impressed, lucky for him is new build is ready end of July.

Report him, BG employees aren't allowed to do privates ;)
 
So he's got a BG mate to do it wonder if he's going to do the required EIC and notification through BG as well r1r2 + socket tester with 1 light on Zs ooo eehhh volt stick lit up yipeee
 

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