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  1. Brownie91

    Plastic CU EICR code?!

    Hi everyone I am in two minds on how to code this on an EICR recently completed. Plastic CU under-stairs and under 150mm to gas meter with a tiny bit of firer retarded board between. By looking through regs I've come to C3 but I'm extremely nervous about it.. C2? Any feedback appreciated...
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Do I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster?

    The customer has specified plastic recessed back boxes and stainless steel screws for a rewire, as it will all be lime plaster. Is this absolutely necessary? If so, I have found the marshall tufflex boxes, but finding the right screws seem harder. I can find 30mm stainless stell socket screws...
  3. L

    Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.

    I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations which is false and basically scaring the client to get more work. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, as its only recommended...
    • luketum92
    • Thread
    • circuit consumer consumer unit escape install minor new plastic route stairs under unit works
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. K

    New circuits into plastic consumer unit

    Morning everyone . Question regarding wiring of new circuits into plastic cu . I’m wiring an extension on a property soon . The consumer unit is under the stairs and it’s plastic it’s all rcbo Wylex board in good condition with a few spare ways . Probably the last of its generation before we...
  5. P

    Earthing SWA at lampposts with plastic fuse enclosures ?

    Hi All, Just finished testing lamp post supplies pre LED upgrade for a company where the measured Zs exceeds maximum permitted on all circuits. DB change is in the pipeline but brings its own issues with inrush current and what type of MCB to utilise due to the poor Zs readings. Current earth...
  6. M

    Can plastic trunking be used in a commercial kitchen

    Doing some work in a commercial restaurant/kitchen the builders had already boarded and plastered the walls meaning my only viable route is to use trunking high level to get cables to the points in need do I need to use metal conduit or trunking or can plastic be used some trunking will be in...
  7. V

    Eicr recommended next test date 3 years due to plastic CU?

    Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate but did not specify a reason. I emailed them to ask and they said it was because consumer unit's enclosure is not fire-rated, there are also some...
  8. Retroelectric

    EICR Plastic Consumer Unit

    Hi all, Been asked to do EICR on thatched property for insurance purposes, however they will want all C3 codes rectified. Haven't seen it yet but have been told it was rewired in 2012 so i assume its a plastic CU. If its in a suitable place then bpg4 suggests this would not need recording on...
  9. T

    Plastic doors and exit sensors for burglar alarms

    Hi, does anyone know of a way to fix a magnetic alarm contact to a plastic door which has a curved beading shape where the magnetic contact would normally be fitted to the exit door. Thanks, T
  10. Rahi99

    What is wrong with bonding plastic water pipes and plastic gas pipes ?

    I know once you see plastic entering then you don’t need to bond as it says on site guide.(enters the house plastic then it’s metal) Would I be in wrong if I have earthed the plastic gas pipes ? Can someone point me in right direction in on site guide if it’s wrong and why it’s wrong ?
    • Rahi99
    • Thread
    • bonding gas gas bond pipes plastic water water bond wrong
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. P

    No CPC at light switches in plastic trunking

    Not the usual per-1966 sort of "no CPC in wiring issue" but plastic light switches in plastic back-boxes in trunking wired in singles. The lights have CPCs and measured Zs, RCBO trip-time, etc, all good. However, the actual switches lack a CPC. Now I could run in a CPC to meet the last...
    • pc1966
    • Thread
    • cpc light no cpc plastic plastic trunking switches trunking
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. G

    UK How would you fix water pipe in bathroom repaired at previous time using plastic connector?

    How would you fix a water pipe in the bathroom that has been repaired at some previous time using a plastic connector?
  13. I

    Plastic or metal Enclosure?

    Hi, I've done some work in a house, I used an existing 10mm cable on a B40 MCB to supply a 2 way consumer unit to control a heat pump and immersion heater, I need to fit a Type F RCD for the inverter in the heat pump, I'm thinking I'll fit this at the consumer unit end so the 10mm has additional...
  14. P

    UK Plastic chrome light switches

    Carried out an EICR where the lightning circuit is not earthed but like normal the customer has fitted metal chrome light switches. The lights have the bit of 1.5 G&Y from the CU but don't go down to the switches. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes plastic switches that have a painted...
  15. V

    Plastic Consumer Unit in a caravan

    Hi, I know the regs say a metal consumer unit must be installed in all new installations, but does anyone know if the same is true of caravans/campervans etc ? I'm installing electrics into a caravan, so it's a new installation, but it falls under section 7, and it's not clear whether or not a...
  16. Z

    Plastic board above entrance with bs1361 fuses only - no RCD protection. How would you code that?

    Hello engineers. I did EICR in two bed rented flat in a block of flats. There is old plastic fuseboard just above the entry door. There are only bs1361 fuses inside and no RCD. All luminaries are plastic.The board and wiring are in good condition. Any advise on how should i code that?
  17. Pat H

    SPD in a plastic consumer unit.

    Adding an EC charger and looking at options to include an SPD. The consumer unit is plastic (but in good condition) Options seem to be to add an SPD (with isolator and MCB) before the consumer unit. Or add an isolator before the EV charger with an SPD, isolator and MCB. Or can an SPD be added...
  18. G

    Alligator clip with allen screw in plastic rubber handles

    I am looking for a clip where there is an Allen screw in the handle to connect small wire? I want to have two clips where I connect resistors to them by inserting the wire into the handle (small lead) and tightening with an Allen screw. Then I can easily change different resistors? Do any...
  19. D

    Ceiling light (metal) back to light pendant plastic

    Hi all, I have a metal ceiling light I would like to change back to a light pendant, the cables are in a connection strip so can I use this to attach the new pendant or do I undo the strips and start from scratch and wire all into the new pendant connections. Thank everybody
  20. Rockingit

    Preferred method for presenting galv conduit in/onto plastic accessories?

    I've an otherwise small and simple job to do later, out of hours, fit an outdoor IP FSU for a small AC unit fed from an outdoor socket on an RFC, all external wall. However, because it's at an animal hospital and located where dogs get exercised I'm taking a cautious approach and doing it in...

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