New rewire and fuse board - views on work.

[Debrahim]

You purchased it, he should not have fitted it.

Hi, I told him I wanted a hager board. He mentioned it needs SPD, and RCD protection, and that it needs x amount of ways. I sent him links of the board, and he agreed to it, and I ordered it from a reputable wholesaler name beginning with T.

 

[Debrahim]

He knows my job - and is silly enough to put stuff like this in writing!.
He is insistent that the board is up to scratch, good quality etc, despite nothing covering the holes where the fingers come in, (child finger could fit in), he thinks its a good install, and that the NICEIC would say it is all good.

 

[Debrahim]

Hi, I took the photo when he was in the loo or nipped to the van. That board was left on, - him leaving it to the plasterer to disconnect etc.

 

[nicebutdim]

He knows my job - and is silly enough to put stuff like this in writing!.
He is insistent that the board is up to scratch, good quality etc, despite nothing covering the holes where the fingers come in, (child finger could fit in), he thinks its a good install, and that the NICEIC would say it is all good.

Which holes are you referring to? The image isn't very clear. *Edit: I can now see the incoming tails.

Hi, I took the photo when he was in the loo or nipped to the van. That board was left on, - him leaving it to the plasterer to disconnect etc.

So this isn't the finished job?

 

[Debrahim]

Hi, no it was left open, I wouldn't have even have thought to check the board, It was when he was working on it, and nipped to the loo/ or to the van I can't remember.

The cover is in place now, and the old board removed.

Someone asked about the plaster Hager board below - that was installed in 2012 for our kitchen extension. I've not opened it, so can't comment on quality etc.

I've had metal switches/plugs installed - my understanding is that they need their own earthing. Is it legal for me to simply unscrew to open (clearly won't touch anything etc) to take a photo.

He thinks the job is complete and is chasing me for money. I'm worried about the rest of the install given the way the fuse board has been hashed together.

He finally agreed to come and sort the board, and I was going to pay him after that, so that I get my certificate. But given the comments i'm unsure what to do next.

 

[westward10]

Can he explain the cables with red and black cores.

 

[Debrahim]

Which holes are you referring to? The image isn't very clear. *Edit: I can now see the incoming tails.



So this isn't the finished job?

Hi yes this is the finished job. He wants payment and will then issue the certificate.

 

[Debrahim]

Can he explain the cables with red and black cores.

This will be put to to him.

 

[Debrahim]

Presumably removed by the OP for purposes of taking the picture.

More concerning is the board swinging in the breeze with no cover, to bottom left of image.

Nope, it was left off by him. I haven't removed the cover. I wouldn't like to fall foul of the law. If it is legal, then I can take an updated pic although he is coming on Wednesday to rectify.

 

[Dustydazzler]

The job isn't FINSIHSED until you get your EIC (certificate) and YOU are 100% with the JOB you were quoted for. IF you are NOT happy then DONT PAY