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Landlord electrical safety certificate

Grumpy
Hi all, my father in law has a rental property that was completely rewired and with new split load CU five years ago. The installation is now due an inspection. Will the fact that the CU is plastic constitute a "fail"?

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    OK Wally

    Someone is attempting to sue me because I did not demand the CU be changed.

    The only known reason why a CU would be dangerous (having been type tested), is if it contains loose connections. I checked every connection for correct torque (if you like to manufacturers instructions) and therefore it was not dangerous.


    To prove it is dangerous you would have to prove any of:

    1. I did not check all the terminals

    2.Type testing does not identify faulty product design

    3. Fires are not caused only by loose connections


    Over to the other side....
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    OK Wally

    Someone is attempting to sue me because I did not demand the CU be changed.

    The only known reason why a CU would be dangerous (having been type tested), is if it contains loose connections. I checked every connection for correct torque (if you like to manufacturers instructions) and therefore it was not dangerous.


    To prove it is dangerous you would have to prove any of:

    1. I did not check all the terminals

    2.Type testing does not identify faulty product design

    3. Fires are not caused only by loose connections


    Over to the other side....
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