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[Dave OCD]

Wow, you'd expect them to be sorting that out for free as it's their equipment and well past its sell by date !

 

[mainline]

Pity they didn't do it when they had a meter change in 2021.

You assume correctly. And installing an isolator too. For the princely sum of £287.09+VAT

Looks like it had a meter in 2021.

 

[happysteve]

Pity they didn't do it when they had a meter change in 2021.

Looks like it had a meter in 2021.

I noticed that. Whoever did the meter change and pulled the fuse on that ISCO has better pants than me

 

[happysteve]

Wow, you'd expect them to be sorting that out for free as it's their equipment and well past its sell by date !

They'd change the head for free if they'd installed the earth - they clearly hadn't - or someone needed to pull the fuse - like a meter change. But the fee is for providing a PME earth, and fitting an isolator. The head - and the associated work, like digging a hole in the client's front garden - is effectively free

 

[LewisM]

They'd change the head for free if they'd installed the earth - they clearly hadn't - or someone needed to pull the fuse - like a meter change. But the fee is for providing a PME earth, and fitting an isolator. The head - and the associated work, like digging a hole in the client's front garden - is effectively free

Not a bad deal in the grand scheme of things

 

[timhoward]

Today's fun and games. A few interesting period features and no shortage of eyebrow raisers.



My immediate suspicion about Neutral no 1 was correct:


The lighting in double insulated 1-core had more recent CPC's added, and upstairs just about checked out.
Downstairs didn't - only the hall and lobby was giving an R1+R2. All other downstairs lighting had such a large induced voltage (27v) on the separate CPC that the the tester refused to do a continuity test, so there's a missing or broken link. This was also leading to interesting flashing effects of LED bulbs when turned off, lasting minutes in some cases.

 

[DPG]

Today's fun and games. A few interesting period features and no shortage of eyebrow raisers.

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My immediate suspicion about Neutral no 1 was correct:
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The lighting in double insulated 1-core had more recent CPC's added, and upstairs just about checked out.
Downstairs didn't - only the hall and lobby was giving an R1+R2. All other downstairs lighting had such a large induced voltage (27v) on the separate CPC that the the tester refused to do a continuity test, so there's a missing or broken link. This was also leading to interesting flashing effects of LED bulbs when turned off, lasting minutes in some cases.

What's the white box before the meter?

 

[timhoward]

What's the white box before the meter?

This is one of several properties on the same private estate, There is a substation on site and upstream distribution boards.
It's just an enclosure where the distribution circuit's SWA is badly terminated and the cores pass right through to the meter!

 

[MJPD29]

Today's fun and games. A few interesting period features and no shortage of eyebrow raisers.

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My immediate suspicion about Neutral no 1 was correct:
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The lighting in double insulated 1-core had more recent CPC's added, and upstairs just about checked out.
Downstairs didn't - only the hall and lobby was giving an R1+R2. All other downstairs lighting had such a large induced voltage (27v) on the separate CPC that the the tester refused to do a continuity test, so there's a missing or broken link. This was also leading to interesting flashing effects of LED bulbs when turned off, lasting minutes in some cases.

Is it badly fitted over the top of an older recessed board?

 

[mainline]

This is one of several properties on the same private estate, There is a substation on site and upstream distribution boards.
It's just an enclosure where the distribution circuit's SWA is badly terminated and the cores pass right through to the meter!

It looks to me like either the owner or Mr do it all has done that work.

 

[timhoward]

Is it badly fitted over the top of an older recessed board?

Yes. It looks like they put in a new kitchen ring when they changed the board, as all other circuits are stranded zinc plated copper.

It looks to me like either the owner or Mr do it all has done that work.

"Mr do it all" who was employed by the owner has just retired after many years tinkering with this installation. After a quick look around I've politely declined to touch anything until the relevant part of the installation has had an 100% EICR. This one was consumer unit 3 out of 12 that are for living accommodation (which we agreed to do first). There are a further 3 identical properties to look forward to!

 

[timhoward]

Well that's one approach....makes me wonder who would know enough to feel a fuse is needed but still feel comfortable doing this!

 

[Dave OCD]

That's strange because for something so non-compliant it's actually pretty neatly done - the 90 degree bend on the T&E where it goes vertical is very nicely done for example.

 

[timhoward]

That's strange because for something so non-compliant it's actually pretty neatly done - the 90 degree bend on the T&E where it goes vertical is very nicely done for example.

I've since wondered whether the switchgear changed and the old arrangement had provision for the lighting circuit.
I need to go back here to take lots of photo's, there's a large transformer / rectifier for a pipe organ below the switched fuse. Behind the photo is the bell rope and a vintage (long broken) electronic bell so someone the other end of the church could signal when to start and stop ringing.

 

[Raptor0014]

New tip from Yeehaw Electrical Can’t find a feed for your bathroom fan? Take it from the shower….

 

[Dave OCD]

Quite smart connecting the live feed from the shower solenoid terminal to run the fan while the shower is operational though.

 

[Raptor0014]

I’m guessing it’s the bathroom fitters self-designed way of controlling the fan. 10/10 for ingenuity. 1/10 for execution.

 

[littlespark]

I’m getting itchy just looking at those loft pictures.

8.5kW…. What would you say that supply cable size is? I don’t think it’s 6mm from the photo

 

[Raptor0014]

I’m getting itchy just looking at those loft pictures.

8.5kW…. What would you say that supply cable size is? I don’t think it’s 6mm from the photo

My hands were itching for a while after. It is 6mm. I traced the route all the way from the CU to the shower point as I needed to check nothing else had been added to circuit in a random junction box somewhere.

 

[timhoward]

8.5kW…. What would you say that supply cable size is? I don’t think it’s 6mm from the photo

I’m saying nothing after yesterday’s mess-up!