Testing of domestic property.

[Einstein99]

Had a chap around yesterday evening to give me a quote for some plasterboard work. Seems he also has recently qualified in his testing capacity. Without naming names here is his profile
"
i have been in the electrical trade for 9 years, I qualified 5 years ago and passed my testing and inspecting qualifications last year. Working on industrial and domestic projects.
I have been plastering now for 20 years with local builders and property developers, also helping the DIY enthusiast to improve there own homes."

So when he visited yesterday I thought I would ask him about testing my place. As soon as I mentioned I have a 3 phase supply he said no could not do that. This I found a bit strange, maybe naively, as I assumed it could be treated like 3 seperate units. The kitchen and utility are on one phase, with downstairs and upstairs each having their own phase.

 

[Strima]

The guy literally has a picture of a three phase board on his mybuilder profile. Looks very neat and a brand new install from scratch. So he's telling some half truths at best in some way or another.

No mention of scheme membership though.

 

[Andy78]

No mention of scheme membership though.

No listing on the competent person register either despite pictures on his website seeming to offer consumer unit upgrades.
Not that any of that is pertinent to the inspection work in question here.

Wow I'm nosey.

 

[davesparks]

Oh ye of little faith That is exactly how I saw it being like 3 different arrangements, each having their own report. I will now look up someone who is happy to do my place.
Thanks for all the replies guys.

It would be one report having a seperate set of test results for each CU, not three seperate reports.

 

[littlespark]

Agree with above. Theres nothing 3 phase in a domestic property...
There are 3 x single phase supplies however.

If the guy doesn't know the difference, I wouldn't trust him with the plastering, nevermind the electrickety

 

[davesparks]

Agree with above. Theres nothing 3 phase in a domestic property...
There are 3 x single phase supplies however.

Strictly speaking it will be a 3 phase supply which is then split so that each phase feeds a seperate CU (in this case, it could also be a 3 phase board feeding single phase loads)

 

[Baddegg]

Only seen 3 phase supply once in a domestic property down here, great big house that only used 1 phase bizarrely

 

[Risteard]

Strictly speaking it will be a 3 phase supply which is then split so that each phase feeds a seperate CU (in this case, it could also be a 3 phase board feeding single phase loads)

Last domestic properties I worked on with three phase supplies had three phase AC units. But certainly I would expect it to be primarily made up of single phase loads.

 

[static zap]

i have been in the electrical trade for 9 years,

How old is the house ?
(If old enough to be in Old colours , converted to new in places , and throw in signs of DIY ..- I understand his decision )

 

[Einstein99]

if you post your location (UK is quite a big lump of real estate), one of us may be local to you.

Sunny, well raining really, Norfolk
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How old is the house ?
(If old enough to be in Old colours , converted to new in places , and throw in signs of DIY ..- I understand his decision )

Rather old and yes has both colour scheme wiring. He never looked at the setup as soon as 3 phase was mention was an automatic no no.