New circuits wired into a plastic consumer unit

[TJC1]

Had to install a ring main & cooker circuit for a new kitchen we have been doing.

The consumer unit is hager split load but is plastic. There is no room in the cupboard to add another board and the customers dont want to pay for a board change.

I guess i could just note on the form saying customers did not want to change to metal?

 

[Norah Nabino]

That’s the book not a reg no?

Reg no will be quoted when i am in court.

 

[Andy78]

Reg no will be quoted when i am in court.

What are you getting taken to court for ?
Obtaining monies by deception ?

 

[Norah Nabino]

That’s the book not a reg no?

Reg no will be quoted when i am in court.

What are you getting taken to court for ?
Obtaining monies by deception ?

You wanted the reg no. and i am saying i will not telling you the reg no since you are a qualified Electrician who should know better.
I will quote it in court to those who have no clue abt it if they happen to ask.

 

[Baddegg]

You mentioned the 17th book Norah....I’ll look out for ya on watchdog

 

[Ian1981]

Where is 17th edition mentioned??
18th edition since the start of this year

The fact you’ve stated twice bs7671 amendment 3 2015

 

[Norah Nabino]

You mentioned the 17th book Norah....I’ll look out for ya on watchdog

Where is that???

 

[westward10]

Don't get me wrong i have changed CUs with old colour codes after taking all tests to confirm the wiring is safe ie continuity and IR.So after those test i can carry on and change the CU to the required standard.Sometimes the tails are not the required size.
If i do tests on the installation and find that it is not up to scrach i will advise accordingly i e to rewire depending on the nature of the install.
Luckly my clients get it most of the time.

I think your clients are definitely getting it.

 

[Norah Nabino]

The fact you’ve stated twice bs7671 amendment 3 2015

Is that amendment now obsolete? ??

 

[Norah Nabino]

You mentioned the 17th book Norah....I’ll look out for ya on watchdog

Yes go ahead look out for me and good luck with that.

 

[Ian1981]

Is that amendment now obsolete? ??

Yes the whole 17th edition is now not relevant for designs after December 31st 2018.

 

[Norah Nabino]

Yes the whole 17th edition is now not relevant for designs after December 31st 2018.

They amended it and what was not ammended was just carried over.
I can understand what your problem is but i know exactly what i am doing/talking about.
I am 18th edition trained as well.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

What was the question?

 

[Ian1981]

They amended it and what was not ammended was just carried over.
I can understand what your problem is but i know exactly what i am doing/talking about.
I am 18th edition trained as well.

 

[DPG]

Can't be any clearer really can it Ian.

 

[Ian1981]

Can't be any clearer really can it Ian.

It’s only the on site guide but the guidance from the industry as a whole and common sense on the subject is sound.