Hi again Gary!
Ant Standring here from NAPIT.
I'm hoping to get some insight into the main causes for concern regarding MG and related technologies.
What are the most cited issues or YOUR main issue?
Cheers...
Ant (who thought there might be a forum here, so sorry for the Q!).
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3 comments postedHi guys,
I purchased property in December. Owner told surveyor he was electrical engineer, on survey surveyor asked if all elecrics were new 9 house built 60's he told us yes pointed out new electric circuit box garage. Since moving in had two electicians around to fit light fittings they found all wiring to be old told me its illegal by builing regs to fit new box over old wiring circuit, its also dangerous is that right.
Thanks
PAM
When the elctrician says its illegal, he probably means that either the lighting circuits has no earth or the cable are old rubber insulated, which by now have become vert brittle and can possibly crumble when moved/touched.
As for the fuse box, the same probably applies. If the lighting has no earth, a new consumer unit can be fitted along with a warning sticker stating that no metal light switches or fitting should be installed. The problem here though can be if the cables are rubber insulated. If they have become brittle with age, then whilst the cabling is removed from the existing fusebox and fitted in the new consumer unit, its almost a certainty that they will crumble exposing the conductors, which is not allowed.
Some electricians will complete a full Periodic Inspection Report before changing a consumer unit, which will show any faults or problems beforehand, giving you an idea of where you would stand cost wise regarding any remedial work. As a matter of course though, after any electical work you have done, you should be getting an electrical certificate to show the work has been tested and complies with the wiring regulations in place.
It is not illegal to fit a new CU on older wiring however a full condition report (PIR) (EICR) Electrical Installation Condition Report, must be completed to ascertain the condition of the existing system and any problems rectified