Trying to get a domestic electrical safety certificate...

[rattlehead85]

The pendant issue if outside zone 2 and not reachable by persons readily standing in a bath or shower would warrant only a C3 at worst. Only attribute this due to conditions of dampness and rising steam. Certainly not a danger just a non compliance depending on how you view the fitting and the conditions it is installed in,
The 1.5mm2 cable is a C2. £300 does appear to be a bit steep. How big is the dwelling?

 

[moose]

The Light Fitting what was his grade for it C3 or ?

Im thinking the Sparky could be looking at the fact that a radial 2.5mm has exceeded the 2kw rating for a radial but im looking at long periods of time on the radial( Reg 433.1), providing reasonable sharing of the load around the ring circuit as well, thats why a Washing machine and a Dryer could be best served on maybe two seperate fused Spurs on the ring etc.

The Periodic report is the report You should have been using not a Insulation Report anyway.

 

[Armourer]

No, the inspection fee is separate. £240+VAT is for replacing a socket, couple of marker sleeves, derating an MCB by swapping for an unused one, replacing main earthing conductor wire, replacing & re-siting bathroom light and uprating 1.5m radial. Bout an hour if he stops for tea. Small 3 bed semi btw.

Radial is direct from consumer unit in kitchen, 32A MCB, so yes if there's a reg I'm not aware of regarding 32A radials and 2.5mm cable over such a short distance I'll just derate to 25A. Thanks Sintra.

No ratings at all have been provided for any faults so unable to say whether they are C2 or C3, sorry.

 

[Octopus]

No, the inspection fee is a separate £115. £300 is for replacing a socket, couple of marker sleeves, derating an MCB by swapping for an unused one, replacing main earthing conductor wire, replacing/resiting bathroom light and uprating 1.5m radial. Bout an hour if he stops for tea.

Well over an hour but certainly not £300 worth, I would agree with that.

Have you paid him for the inspection?

 

[Adam W]

How many kids does the electrician have?

 

[Armourer]

How many kids does the electrician have?

I don't know, but I've got 3 if that helps.

 

[Octopus]

Can you list the C1, C2 and C3 "faults" the report lists so we can comment on them constructively?

Then you could go back and ask for a quote for those you need and see what the revised price is.

You should also tell him that you will be getting competetive quotes too.

Cowboys like this damage the reputation of the profession.

 

[Adam W]

I don't know, but I've got 3 if that helps.

Find out. If you have more than him you may be able to use that to negotiate a discount.
"I've got three kids to feed!" etc.
Apparently it works like that.
You might be shooting yourself in the foot if he's got more though, so best to find out discreetly first.

 

[Armourer]

Can you list the C1, C2 and C3 "faults" the report lists so we can comment on them constructively?

Then you could go back and ask for a quote for those you need and see what the revised price is.

You should also tell him that you will be getting competetive quotes too.

Cowboys like this damage the reputation of the profession.

This is the only report I have received although I had commissioned an inspection for a Landlord's Safety Cert. No mention of that though. By the sound of it I should have received an EICR with C rated defects - is that right and is it a standard form? Do all defects need to be rectified for the Landord's Cert or just C1's?

Circuits are not numbered on outside but MCB 4th from left is burglar alarm and 500W security light so No 2 and 3 appear to be the same. Telephone conversation was confusing but I was threatened with prosecution if the bathroom pendant light (in zone 3) was not changed.

 

[Octopus]

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This is the only report I have received although I had commissioned an inspection for a Landlord's Safety Cert. No mention of that though. By the sound of it I should have received an EICR with C rated defects - is that right and is it a standard form? Do all defects need to be rectified for the Landord's Cert or just C1's?

You need to ask him to place C1 (worst) C2 (medium) C3 (observation) against his notes - looks to me as if he is trying to baffle you.

#4 is only relevent if you have metal switches or sockets.