testing new and old db

[bobbyr]

Hi Again Guys,

I've just wired a garage unit and have fed It from a 32A MCB from the main cu in the house, so its a new circuit. I have tested the new unit and all is fine. The question I have is.. Do I have to test all circuits in the original cu as well and record results on the same test schedule as the garage one?

There are no records/certs/charts for the original cu.

Thank you all in advance

 

[HandySparks]

No, just the new distribution circuit and the new final circuits.

Will you be notifying this job?

 

[Plonker 3]

No, you only have to carry initial verification and test to ensure what you have installed complies with the BGB.

 

[tony mc]

You are only responsible for the new circuit that you have installed.
You will need to record other details from the CU like ZE PFC and make sure the bonding is up to date if required!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

You just need to test and record the new circuit you have put in Bob, and then complete an EICR.

Also, because you have created a new circuit the work will be notifiable, so this may be a good job to show your assesser if you are not already part of a scheme.

Also you would need to make sure the Main earthing and Main bonding are acceptable.

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I think we all typed at the same time!!

 

[Plonker 3]

You just need to test and record the new circuit you have put in Bob, and then complete an EICR.

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[HappyHippyDad]

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Went a bit crazy with the 'R's!!!!

EIC!!

 

[bobbyr]

No, just the new distribution circuit and the new final circuits.

Will you be notifying this job?

yes I will be notifying this job

 

[bobbyr]

why would I need to do an EICR? would I not just complete an installation certificate?

 

[Octopus]

One tip for you when filling out the EIC for the "existing" CU, where the CU has existing circuits put "used" against these circuits, fill out the full details for your new circuit, and use "spare" for any remaining circuits.

Then on the sheet for your new CU in the garage fill out the cert for your new circuits, then "spare" for any unused.

Hope this helps.

 

[bobbyr]

Went a bit crazy with the 'R's!!!!

EIC!!

lol thanks

 

[bobbyr]

One tip for you when filling out the EIC for the "existing" CU, where the CU has existing circuits put "used" against these circuits, fill out the full details for your new circuit, and use "spare" for any remaining circuits.

Then on the sheet for your new CU in the garage fill out the cert for your new circuits, then "spare" for any unused.

Hope this helps.

the old cu has no ID on any of the circuits so I can just write used where circuit description is? other wise I need spend some time finding out whats what. the old unit was fitted by the kitchen fitter. it has one rcd protecting 2x 32a circuits and all other circuits unprotected. its a chint board

 

[Octopus]

the old cu has no ID on any of the circuits so I can just write used where circuit description is? other wise I need spend some time finding out whats what. the old unit was fitted by the kitchen fitter. it has one rcd protecting 2x 32a circuits and all other circuits unprotected. its a chint board

Yes.

As for the Chint - is that a spelling mistake as I think they are shint!

 

[bobbyr]

Yes.

As for the Chint - is that a spelling mistake as I think they are shint!

brilliant thanks. lol shint I agree

 

[Octopus]

brilliant thanks. lol shint I agree

Just make sure you label your new circuit!

 

[bobbyr]

Just make sure you label your new circuit!

I have

 

[trev]

Yes.

As for the Chint - is that a spelling mistake as I think they are shint!

Designed by chunts

 

[ipf]

One tip for you when filling out the EIC for the "existing" CU, where the CU has existing circuits put "used" against these circuits, fill out the full details for your new circuit, and use "spare" for any remaining circuits.

Then on the sheet for your new CU in the garage fill out the cert for your new circuits, then "spare" for any unused.

Hope this helps.

What if you regularly add odd circuits to large DB's, say, 16way, 3 phase. Don't think I'd be doing circuit details and test results with fifty 'used' and 'spare' lines...:biggrin:

 

[davesparks]

What if you regularly add odd circuits to large DB's, say, 16way, 3 phase. Don't think I'd be doing circuit details and test results with fifty 'used' and 'spare' lines...:biggrin:

Most of is doing that kind of thing use software to fill in certs, so you can just fill in your new circuit details then fill in one of the others a used and copy that to all the blanks.

 

[Octopus]

Most of is doing that kind of thing use software to fill in certs, so you can just fill in your new circuit details then fill in one of the others a used and copy that to all the blanks.

Precisely.

Select "all results" when copying, remove previous line(s), add new details, job done.