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Did you get the EICR in the end? If so, what did it say for the type of supply? (TN-C-S, TN-S or TT)?I’m asking a similar question about no earth into a block of 6 flats
I have attached an email from 3 years ago
Any advice please
HiDid you get the EICR in the end? If so, what did it say for the type of supply? (TN-C-S, TN-S or TT)?
If they were purpose built flats then a suitable earth should have been provided (and it's possible there is foundation earthing or similar in place). Do you know when they were built?
The main issue of concern with your reading would be to ensure that it is a suitable earth rod or equivalent and not provided via copper water piping or similar. That should have been checked at the time of an EICR, though it can be difficult if there is common piping.
Even if the DNO couldn't provide a PME supply at the time, they may be able to now - though it can get complicated with flats as sometimes the building management has responsibility for internal stuff and not the DNO.
If you don't already, you will want to be checking your RCDs work by pressing the test button very 6 months to ensure they are still in working order.
If you can provide a picture of your consumer unit and your main fuse head/meter, it may be clearer, depending on how things are wired....
Hi
TN-S built 1960
The flat is rented out and is good condition all the proper lamps in the bathroom
I will check the RCD tomorrow
It said earth onto copper pipes
I did get the EICRHi
TN-S built 1960
The flat is rented out and is good condition all the proper lamps in the bathroom
I will check the RCD tomorrow
It said earth onto copper pipes
I have just been told by UKPN to get a TT systemI did get the EICR
I have just been told by UKPN to get a TT system
As a new connection would be so expensive
Presumably 'Unsatisfactory' if the main earth connection is dubious?I did get the EICR
I have just been told by UKPN to get a TT system
As a new connection would be so expensive
And a lot of those aren't worth the paper they are written / printed onBut now seriously
I thought that it was common for letting agents etc to only accept approved contractor status eicr, so do domestic installers just print their own or nip down to tool station.
It may be common but, let's face it AC, DI or cheapo down the pub, when talking EICR the most important word involved is COMPETENT (whether they are or not).But now seriously
I thought that it was common for letting agents etc to only accept approved contractor status eicr, so do domestic installers just print their own or nip down to tool station.
Registered is the key word, of course.COW now that brings back memories, as does RE and RA on larger projects. (anyone remember what they where?)
At the rate banks are closing branches it might be difficult to hand it inIf one found a £20 note under an ATM, would you hand it into the bank.
The former is very easy to prove who the rightful owner is. The latter, nearly impossible. May as well go in your own pocket rather than the bank'sIf one found a wallet in the street, filled with credit cards & cash. I would like to think most, would take steps to return the item to the owner. If one found a £20 note under an ATM, would you hand it into the bank.
You've just committed theft by finding. Told you honesty had a sliding scaleMay as well go in your own pocket rather than the bank's
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