Agreed. Id I were walking into this as the 2nd spark I'd want control as to what goes on. There must be someone on here that can help? That install needs testing and putting right.
The install is dog rubbish and an embarrassment to the trade.
I'm with Westward. I haven't fitted a dual RCD board in years and lets face it the Regs are going to phase them out in the not to distant future. It's just my opinion but if you are going to fit one you've got to do all your testing first including earth league etc. I'd be fitting RCBO's particularly if P.V. and car chargers are going to this install in the future.
The OP should report this guy to trading standards.
Hi,
So my first step is an EICR. I will go from there. I just don't like liars, the fact he says a nice board creates an electromagnetic field and hum says it all, even he puts something along the lines of it sounds rubbish but is true.... This is in writing, and this man isn't uneducated either!
Also I noticed he didn't use a torque screwdriver, so I said oh I thought that was the norm. Apparently there is no need, and he can tighten it up - I asked him why Hager recommend a Nm, he said it makes them money.... I had a quick look and couldn't find any hager torque screwdrivers... so explored further, apparently they own the biggest company that makes Hager screwdrivers.
I've made it clear I don't want or expect a perfect pristine board, someone posted a fusebox board which looks amazing, I'd be happy just with an okay board. But I'm afraid i'm not happy. I think it is an embarrassment to the trade like you say, i'm sorry to say.
I've been very clear about my situation - i'm by no means loaded, or have money to throw around. However I am not going hungry, (who would have imagined that in 21st century England).
I've realised that they are much cheaper elsewhere, for example TLC charge £28 per RCBO, which can be had for a tenner less elsewhere.
So a spark could keep the shell, and for £250 in materials, I could go full RCBO. Assuming it is the same spark who does the EICR, - roughly what would be the going rate? I.e keep the metal board, remove everything bar SPD, wire the RCBO's up. Would half a day cover this ?
You mention that if i'm potentially going down the car charger route, and PV (which I am) and I understand from comments (fuseboard is good and well priced), would it be sensible to discuss fusebox with the electrician. I would need 3 ways, but as this is a double RCD board, he may be willing to transfer one lighting circuit and one socket circuit - that way I am covered. An 8 way fusebox with SPD (but without RCBO's) seems to be around £60, so as long as he thinks they are good (and I will let him order the stuff as suggested, that could work).
Thank you for the constructive and helpful comments.