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Does the cooker switch have a plug socket on it?
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I think I'd live with the RCD maybe tripping and having to call the spark back. That way, if it did not trip, it seems I save £300 on a potentially unnecessary test (though obviously if the RCD does trip, a test is clearly necessary). Thanks.This would not be a sensible option as the RCD may not trip straight away, if an electrician was to reconnect the RCD and leave it at that then you may find that it trips a couple of hours later and causes you some problems.
The sensible approach in my opinion would be to test the circuits and test the RCD itself before reconnecting it (if all tests show positive results).
(Late answer due to being away). Yes, a single 3 pin socket and rocker switch for cooker. As it happens, this is the one new appliance that is working - the original not so great spark sent in by the plumber said he could wire this up as it was an existing circuit (replacing the old Belling electric cooker).Does the cooker switch have a plug socket on it?
I think I'd live with the RCD maybe tripping and having to call the spark back. That way, if it did not trip, it seems I save £300 on a potentially unnecessary test (though obviously if the RCD does trip, a test is clearly necessary). Thanks.
I think I'd live with the RCD maybe tripping and having to call the spark back. That way, if it did not trip, it seems I save £300 on a potentially unnecessary test (though obviously if the RCD does trip, a test is clearly necessary). Thanks.
See earlier posts - from now 4 local (3 NICEIC, 1 not) sparks. None mentioned Shaun's sort of first step solution but am now glad to be aware of this.Where do you get £300 from? Basic tests of the circuits and the RCD won't take long.
I'm not suggesting a full EICR with associated paperwork etc, just basic tests to establish the state of play.
A shame, these qualified but greedy types are making it harder for the decent sparks out there. Neighbours of mine who sensibly thought about a rewire before doing extensive redecorations and plastering gave up after receiving 4 over-the-top quotes and just went ahead with the decorating instead..
Well you seem to know best so why ask advice from qualified people?Yeah, a lot on today. Just wondering why nobody seems to be able to answer the original question i.e. if the RCD has been bypassed, why not connect it up again and test that circuit?? - given the old cooker which might have been the reason for the bypassing (by previous electrician) has now been replaced.
If that solves, a lot less than £500...
Moved into 60's semi
First of all the CU does not seem to conform to BS7671 2015 ammendment as it requires you to have metal one.Moved into 60's semi and had work done to renew kitchen, including new induction hob, cooker etc.
3 qualified electricians came to quote and each mentioned that someone had bypassed one of the RCDs (?) in the main box (Branded GET/Schupa), so that circuits to the right of the attached photo are not protected. (marked by yellow arrow)
All wanted to do full PAT and replace box before actually attaching new applicances, which may be fair enough.
But what I don't get is why nobody as yet has suggested simply reinstating the bypassed circuit - and seeing if it trips now that the old appliances (including an old Belling cooker) have been replaced by new ones.
That way I might be able to continue with existing box temporarily (as funds are limited due to having had to do various other works in house).View attachment 47864
Any thoughts? Thanks.
I think that is why they want to change it.
After which the will do a full test
and issue a new EIC.
and had work done to renew kitchen, including new induction hob, cooker etc.
3 qualified electricians came to quote and each mentioned that someone had bypassed one of the RCDs (?) in the main box (Branded GET/Schupa), so that circuits to the right of the attached photo are not protected. (marked by yellow arrow)
All wanted to do full PAT and replace box before actually attaching new applicances, which may be fair enough.
But what I don't get is why nobody as yet has suggested simply reinstating the bypassed circuit - and seeing if it trips now that the old appliances (including an old Belling cooker) have been replaced by new ones.
That way I might be able to continue with existing box temporarily (as funds are limited due to having had to do various other works in house).View attachment 47864
Any thoughts? Thanks.
There are two types of people who respond to internet forum posts - those who actually want to help, and those who just want to carp or show how witty they think they are.Well you seem to know best so why ask advice from qualified people?
it's a forum.youwill,get various replies, some constructive, some not, some funny, some not.this is what separates us from sheep. we don't all follow the herd (or is it fluck for sheep).There are two types of people who respond to internet forum posts - those who actually want to help, and those who just want to carp or show how witty they think they are.
If you take the time to read the full thread, you'll see that the question I asked was whether a £300 test (and seemingly an automatic replacement of the CU at £200 +) was the only first remedial step possible. A couple of forum users have helpfully pointed out that in fact other options are indeed available, and I shall take their constructive advice.
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