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EICR no hopers? try this one.

A thoroughly decent, gentle, kindly pair in their 60s. Growing family. Children, grandchildren. They wanted to be sure their electrical installation was sound so decide on a "wiring check" Looked through the phone book, found someone who seemed qualified and experienced so asked him round. 


Because he was only there 30 minutes, the husband was suspicious and decided to engage another electrician, this time from a business long established in the city. This electrician asked to see the paperwork and demolished it in 15 minutes.


Further, he asked if the 1st electrician carried any test equipment.


Oh yes, said the home owner, just the one.


"He plugged it in to some sockets and 3 red neons came up each time".


This is a true story, Its become an avalanche 


Regards, UKPN.

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  • Not to be flippant, but actually plugging in a plug tester with three neons is all the testing that Metering Services do when they replace an electric meter.


    The story in the original post needs some clarification, was a full EICR form completed? How much was paid?


    If the customers were sold a “visual inspection” and charged accordingly then it is just possible that they got what they paid for.
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  • Not to be flippant, but actually plugging in a plug tester with three neons is all the testing that Metering Services do when they replace an electric meter.


    The story in the original post needs some clarification, was a full EICR form completed? How much was paid?


    If the customers were sold a “visual inspection” and charged accordingly then it is just possible that they got what they paid for.
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