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I always put the DNO fuse as "Not Verified" on an EICR. What make is the board some of the Wylex boards are of wood frame construction. So where and why are you practising this on?
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Whichever side you do decide it still ends up butter side down when you drop it.Maybe you should have supplied more information initially. The amount of people who come on here asking what side to butter their bread on is unbelievable.
One question, how have you decided none of the sockets will supply equipment out of doors, check in the shed for a lawnmower
Have you verified the characteristics of the protective device? If not, how can you code the tails.Im not doing the actual EICR, Ive just done it for practise.
But am I sure whether I should be doing EICRs, with enough experience, yes. But I didn't come here to discuss my competency with yourself, I came here for advice.
type of supply TN-S
Fuse type BS88 GG 100A
small two bed cottage
No sockets to supply outside equipment
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Fair comment on the reg number, do you do that for every code?
Its a plastic board. Not quite sure what you mean by the wooden boards being damn near incombustible, when wood is very combustable?
The loading on the tails is minimal.
Just from the sticker on the cut out fuse. How else can you prove it? Im not contacting the DNO as this is just for practise.
Thanks for the help
I would code 3 it if the db was under the stairs or in an escape route to the property, hallway next to the front door for example.
Comes form the NICEIC examples of codes.Which regulation mentions the location of the CU being a deciding factor?
Comes form the NICEIC examples of codes.
I sought guidance as to what to code this if any from an area inspector.
If the db is in an area of sole means of escape but has no signs of thermal damage or loose connections c3.
Now you can argue with this statement all you like but I do see where it comes from.
As bs 7671 calls for non combustible materials to be used or a cu to be installed in a non combustible enclosure, I don't think it's unreasonable to c3 it in an escape route of a dwelling.
Final coding is down to the inspector as the buck will stop with him.
As you know a c3 is still a satisfactory outcome just an improvement of the overall safety and nothing more.
No they don't , however if a fire is to start in a plastic consumer unit and is in the vicinity of the sole means of escape of the dwelling then it's a dangerous situation. Obviously the db should be checked for loose connections during the eicr for possible c1/ c2 codes.the regulations make no mention of the location of the CU so the code, if any, must be the same regardless of location.
No they don't , however if a fire is to start in a plastic consumer unit and is in the vicinity of the sole means of escape of the dwelling then it's a dangerous situation. Obviously the db should be checked for loose connections during the eicr for possible c1/ c2 codes.
The non combustible regulation came in to contain a possible fire if one was to occur.
Just my take on it Dave.
It will contain it longer than plastic.If fire starts in a consumer unit it is a dangerous situation wherever the CU is located. Especially considering the common habit of people to bury it under all manner of junk, coats etc.
If fire starts in a metal CU which has flammable materials touching it then you can pretty much guarantee that those materials will catch fire.
Not to contain a fire, just to not combust, very different things. CUs are not fire rated to withstand fire for any length of time, thin sheet steel is not suitable for such an application on its own
Be nice if people could carry out EICRs using gained knowledge and competence as opposed to harping on about the Best Practice Guide and what the NICEIC make up, well we would certainly have less people doing them that is for sure.
You seem to think that your way is the only way that's called ignorance!Be nice if people could carry out EICRs using gained knowledge and competence as opposed to harping on about the Best Practice Guide and what the NICEIC make up, well we would certainly have less people doing them that is for sure.
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