Testing question EIC/minir works

[Richard Burns]

R1+R2 is needed to verify your cpc and efli so the Zs of the existing circuit is sufficient.

 

[Richard Burns]

I was not paying a lot of attention when writing the above posts, but I should say I was defining the minimum standards required for new work, it is always possible, perhaps preferable to work to a higher standard and that would extend to testing of the entire circuit to ensure compliance of your addition.
However business pressures often limit you to the minimum possible standard.

 

[telectrix]

shirley, if you are taking a Zs reading from the new light you have added at end of circuit, then that reading applies to the whole circuit.

 

[Intoelectrics]

As previously mentioned, you would need to determine the suitability of the existing circuit in the first place. This requires a visual inspection of the cable (where possible) plus the suitability and operation of the protection device, the cpc, the line conductors and the adequacy and reliability of the earthing arrangement . So you would have to do some testing anyhow. Whether there is a requirement or not to record these tests on a minor cert it would be good practice to do so. The more information you can provide the better. As Richard says minimum standards are a requirement, but working to higher standards would be preferred.

 

[Pete999]

shirley, if you are taking a Zs reading from the new light you have added at end of circuit, then that reading applies to the whole circuit.

Who is Shirley

 

[Intoelectrics]

Who is Shirley

Bassey?

 

[Pete999]

Bassey?

Could be Valentine

 

[telectrix]

or Crabtree.