Consumer unit change nightmare and some questions

[sambotc]

Could you not test R1 at the light switch then and R2 on the metal fitting?

 

[telectrix]

you would get a slightly lower figure for R1 at the switch. however , if it's a complete pain to measure at the light, a reading from the switch is better than no reading. (as long as you know you have cpc at the light by measuring R2). if carlsberg made lights, they would all have 3 x 4mm test sockets

 

[sambotc]

and there was me hoping there was a simplified way around it, back to plaster in the eyes and arm ache I guess!

Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.

Oh, before I forget... do you need to issue a EIC even if you are issuing a EICR for a board change? i'm pretty sure you do but.....

 

[Ponty Massive]

and there was me hoping there was a simplified way around it, back to plaster in the eyes and arm ache I guess!

Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.

Oh, before I forget... do you need to issue a EIC even if you are issuing a EICR for a board change? i'm pretty sure you do but.....

Yes you do

 

[sambotc]

Thats a shame as the editable PDF EICR's available on here are great and look really good printed, but I can't find a EIC to match.

Does anyone know of where to find any EIC.pdf?

 

[telectrix]

try castline formfill, the free version.

 

[sambotc]

Perfect thanks, just waiting for the link to be emailed across.

 

[telectrix]

also, there's loads of cd's on ebay with all the certs on them. less than a tenner. just don't go for 1 that requires you to install open office.

 

[ezzzekiel]

There's editable eic ready for download in testing forum

 

[Broken handle]

I always do basic tests (mainly earthing and ring continuity) before quoting for the job. However, I give a contract before I work which customer signs and on CU changes the customer understands that there may be certain faults on the system that will only be detected once system is operational (ie. RCD starts tripping). I tend to operate in this way as there is not much point in doing a full test of the install before changing the board unless customer wants to pay for that in addition to cost for board change although if this happens then I knock a few pounds off because I will not have to retest everything.