R2 option over R1+R2

[Geoffsd]

It is very confusing as on the test sheets it does say R1+R2 OR R2, implying just an R2 would be acceptable. I was scratching my head thinking how is that going to comply with the required times.

Just because R2 is all you need to record does not mean that is all you should test.

 

[tony mc]

??Because you can touch the outside metal casing to items if they are fixed and for whatever reason can't be accessed, moved or just generally to expensive to get involved with. Common sense no??

So you don't have access to Line or Neutral ? How does the lamp light up when switched on?

 

[Sintra]

Well you guys obviously know a lot more than i do, so o.k but isn't there not some exceptions?

No not in my book. Do it once and do it right without trying to make your live easier by taking shortcuts that will come back and bite you.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Just out of interest how much would you charge for a 10 circuit domestic EICR?

 

[Sintra]

Just out of interest how much would you charge for a 10 circuit domestic EICR?

Who me or the OP

 

[Regs]

R2 is best used when doing EICR's to light fittings.

For new installation work the R1+R2 is best, then you can confirm polarity at the same time.

Would then changing a consumer unit count as new installation work as you are not installing any cables they are existing in regards to R1+R2. Think about what i'm actually asking here instead of getting boot in. (I know it would be an EIC before you start with the funny answers). If you dont get the question just ask me, cheers

 

[Sintra]

As you are changing the consumer unit you have to prove by means of testing that existing circuits are safe to be energised.

 

[Regs]

As you are changing the consumer unit you have to prove by means of testing that existing circuits are safe to be energised.

Yeah i get that, but
you haven't altard as such any circuits from CU onwards so do you still need to R1+R2?

 

[shanky887614]

Yeah i get that, but
you haven't altard as such any circuits from CU onwards so do you still need to R1+R2?

Do your r1+r2 from board like everyone else

(Unless its lighting in singles)

 

[44ALLAN]

Would then changing a consumer unit count as new installation work as you are not installing any cables they are existing in regards to R1+R2. Think about what i'm actually asking here instead of getting boot in. (I know it would be an EIC before you start with the funny answers). If you dont get the question just ask me, cheers

Originally Posted by Murdoch
R2 is best used when doing EICR's to light fittings.

For new installation work the R1+R2 is best, then you can confirm polarity at the same time.

You need to listen and learn what the guy is trying to tell you mate..............he knows what he's talking about.
Out of interest..............how old are you?
and that is not asked in any way shape of form in a patronising fashion you ignorant young idiot..............last few words were a joke btw

 

[Sintra]

Yeah i get that, but
you haven't altard as such any circuits from CU onwards so do you still need to R1+R2?

Of course you do. I don't know what it is with trying to avoid doing an R1 + R2.

 

[Octopus]

Of course you do. I don't know what it is with trying to avoid doing an R1 + R2.

I do, its called cutting corners. A bit like not knowing where the circuits go, what they feed, or bothering to unplug appliances.

Crxp workmanship.

 

[Regs]

Originally Posted by Murdoch
R2 is best used when doing EICR's to light fittings.

For new installation work the R1+R2 is best, then you can confirm polarity at the same time.

You need to listen and learn what the guy is trying to tell you mate..............he knows what he's talking about.
Out of interest..............how old are you?
and that is not asked in any way shape of form in a patronising fashion you ignorant young idiot..............last few words were a joke btw

around 40

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Of course you do. I don't know what it is with trying to avoid doing an R1 + R2.

lol yeah i guess so

 

[Regs]

Of course you do. I don't know what it is with trying to avoid doing an R1 + R2.

O.K. im not trying to avoid you miss uder stand again, but im probably not explaining well either.
If you actually do a complete rewire its easy to do R1+R2, just bare cables hanging
Where as if you change a CU in an existing u still got hanging lights things plugged in, just seems so much more headache......

 

[Regs]

I do, its called cutting corners. A bit like not knowing where the circuits go, what they feed, or bothering to unplug appliances.

Crxp workmanship.

Hope your not referring to me, with your increasing positive input, how can i be cutting corners if im here on this site asking you the correct way to do it!