RCD required?

[Davisss]

Hi guys,
Just a quick query here. I have just gone into a property and done a EICR. Its a rewireable fuseboard with no rcd protection on any circuits. The main house ring circuit has an occurence with a spur off a spur. Easy to rectify i know but as i am going to to re-feeding the sockets, is there any requirement for me to protect the circuit with an RCD?

Many thanks in anticipation,
Dave

 

[Meggerman]

I recently provided a RCD socket as part of an EICR remedial list. It was the nearest to the back door into the garden and was labelled and explained it was the dedicated socket for outdoor appliance use. This set the customer back £25. Should I have informed my 94 year old customer that a £250 CU change was the only way forward ?

To the OP... yes you need to RCD protect any socket circuit you go jiggering about with. You and your customer can discuss the best method to comply with this that is suitable for both parties.

I would have given her new CU as an option, explained advantages and let her decide.

 

[Pete999]

I did that one from my phone using swype!

excuses excuses, lol

 

[Andy78]

I would have given her new CU as an option, explained advantages and let her decide.

Exactly what I did. I definitely didn't just "quote for new CU" as you first advised the OP to do in post #4 though, which is what I was getting at.
In my experience most EICR customers are looking for a cheap way to get a satisfactory report. I get most customers agreeing to CU swaps as part of larger works, such as a kitchen refits.

 

[Meggerman]

Meggerman that is bloody cheap you want to be at 350.00 I would think

I'm happy with £250. If elderly I do them for even less sometimes. I made loads out PV couple of years back so I am happy to pass it on a bit now.

 

[Meggerman]

Exactly what I did. I definitely didn't just "quote for new CU" as you first advised the OP to do in post #4 though, which is what I was getting at.
In my experience most EICR customers are looking for a cheap way to get a satisfactory report. I get most customers agreeing to CU swaps as part of larger works, such as a kitchen refits.

I don't know your pricing or salesmanship. I can only speak from my experiences.

 

[trev]

I did that one from my phone using swype!

Is that anything like Skype?

 

[Plonker 3]

Your on a proper spell check mission today aren't you Trev?

Swype | Type Fast, Swype Faster

 

[trev]

Your on a proper spell check mission today aren't you Trev?

Swype | Type Fast, Swype Faster

Sorry mate it was only a gag. They come quicker and easier when I've had a couple though

 

[Octopus]

Is that anything like Skype?

No. Google it. Its great but you should check the words it picks!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Just from what you have said, C2 for no RCD for socket outlets, C2 for multiple spurs - overload risk, C3 for No RCD for cables concealed <50mm in walls. Quote for new CU and rectify ring spurs. Nice little remedial for you.

eh?....

 

[Risteard]

C3, if it complied when installed

How does whether or not they complied when they were installed make them any more or less unsafe now?

 

[Octopus]

In fairness to Meggerman, I would talk the customer through the option for a 2nd board and a replacement board and give them a price for either and let them decide!

 

[Zebra Stripe]

Jeez, providing a quote for a new cu, bringing an old install up to date, what next? Im sure thats how Genghis Khan started out… in fact didnt Hitler base his dastardly premise of world domination and genercide on cu changes for the unaware?

 

[GMES]

Jeez, providing a quote for a new cu, bringing an old install up to date, what next? Im sure thats how Genghis Khan started out… in fact didnt Hitler base his dastardly premise of world domination and genercide on cu changes for the unaware?

No Hitler just wanted to throw everyone on an island, known as the Madagascar plan, very interesting read on wikipedia.
The gas chambers were is 2nd idea.

 

[Marvo]

Enough bickering!!

Please avoid personal remarks, play the ball not the man.