Niggling bad feeling.

[Ed Turner]

I've just taken on a block of flats as the regular sparky. They're new(ish) build at 2007 and I've been asked by the landlord to carry out an EICR on each flat (20 in total). Before I've even started I've seen that none of the boards (2 per flat, day and night storage heating) have RCD's. My initial thoughts were either stick RCBO's on socket circuits or swap main switch for RCD. Discussed options with landlord and he went for the single RCD option. Now's the kicker. The boards are all Memshield 2000AD and, according to my wholesaler, are obsolete.

Now I know you're supposed to fit the same make breakers etc as the board manufacturer, so does anyone know where I can get hold of about 20 80A 30mA RCD's to fit?

I've explained to the landlord that they don't look to be available and that, worst case, it could well be a new board goes in each flat. Understandably he's not too keen on this and has asked if a standalone RCD can be fitted, in it's own module outside the board. I've not replied to him yet as I've got a bad feeling about whether or not this is a legit option. Getting the tails out of the main switch into an RCD module will be a pain in the arse and messy. Pulling fresh tails isn't an option.

Any suggestions? (apart from walking away)

Cheers
Ed

 

[onions1066]

Is there any chance of anyone in the flats using any equipment outside? Why don't you just note it on the eicr? An upfront single rcd won't comply anyway so really your solving one problem and creating another

 

[HandySparks]

Why do you think these installations require the addition of an RCD if no other work is being done on them?

 

[onions1066]

And now your looking after the property they are technically under professional supervision and maintenance programme

 

[Ed Turner]

I like that idea a lot. Not even considered the supervision and maint idea. Cheers.

 

[Octopus]

How many socket circuits does each flat have?

 

[Ed Turner]

Off the top of my head I can't remember. I'll guess at 2, but flats are different sizes (some 2 storey). I think there are elec showers as well. All flats have got an elec towel rail in bathroom.

 

[Octopus]

Hum, 20 CU changes coming up! Got to be the best recommendation so that the MEM's are got rid of!

 

[KAS1]

Issue a satisfactory EICR and only note C3 for no RCD's

 

[guest119]

Do the reports, .........................get paid,.................................then talk about remedials.

Boydy