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I didn't hear anything.pardon, I thought I could hear someone?
maybe not!!
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I didn't hear anything.pardon, I thought I could hear someone?
maybe not!!
I.e. in 10 years time when you are having solar panels all over the roof and the tradesman is trying to tell you where they are about to run a cable down the outside wall, you can point to the corner of the loft and say there is a 10mm cable there that goes to the board, can’t you use that?!!
I would expect metric sizes in 1972.
The Cable Makers Confederation decided on metric standards in 1970 but obviously there could be differences either side of this. My house has 90% of its original wiring from 1971, all metric.
I'm not actually sure.Was metric cable in use before the 14th was reprinted in metric?
I'm not actually sure.
Was metric cable in use before the 14th was reprinted in metric?
Couple of points jump to mind in all the above. First, an EICR should not recommend a re-wire only to state whether the existing installation is safe for continued use. The most significant finding in the report is the low insulation readings. As they are above 1Mohm normally further investigation should be stated.
While I am not impugning the integrity of the contractor, It is a moot point as to whether a rewire is required or investigation and perhaps rectification, at least both choices should have been put to you strictly speaking.
Having said that; I have come across much worse installation and recovered them to a usable and decent state. However I should point out that it cost almost the same as a re-wire. Now I know this is all a bit circular but we do have to be careful regards trading standards and how we are steering a client when there is the potential of 7k in the pot for the taking. I feel you should have been offered the investigation route and you decide. Which it seems you have anyway and seems like a sage choice all things considered.
I caution you to get a full contract with full details and cost and completion dates. I urge you to ensure registration with a scheme, and research reviews etc. There have been so many heartaches caused by poor management on the part of the client as well as the contractor.
Be clear about what the contract states as regards removal of waste, carpets, personal property damage and ensure the contractor is fully insured. This is a major investment and will add value to the house. Nowadays we have advanced to using Arc Fault Detection Devices and Surge Protection Devices. They at the moment are very expensive making a 10 way consumer unit potentially around £2K alone! If you are not discussing this with the contractor you may assume that something is missing in the spec. imo.
Ok that's it....for now
You should discuss that with whoever does the job, various ways of doing things, dependant on your needs.would you normally leave a gap inbetween first and second fixings for some plastering to be done?
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