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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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  • Your guide to getting your electrics checked.


    Visual Inspection

    A visual inspection is a basic check to identify any visible signs of defects, damage or deterioration.

    No circuit testing will be undertaken, so your electricity will likely remain on during the inspection.

    The electrician will need to be given access to all of the rooms in your home. The report will typically take around 1 hour to complete depending on the size of the property.

    Notes will be taken by the electrician as part of the visual inspection and a Visual Inspection Report (VIR) will be issued to the home owner at the end.

    The Visual Inspection report will record a number of observations and recommendations and provide an overall summary of the condition of the installation.

    Below is a check list of the things you can expect to be looked at during a visual inspection.

    Consumer Unit (main fuse board) Sockets

    Plugs

    Light fittings

    Light switches

    Electrical cables or leads

    Earthing and bonding

    Extension leads

    Kitchen safety

    Bathroom safety

    Signs of wear and tear

    Visible signs of burning/scorching RCD protection around the home

    https://www.niceic.com/www.niceic.com/media/PDF/FactSheet-Electrics-A4-4pp.pdf


     Without actually knowing what work was asked for and agreed as well as what was paid for, it’s inappropriate to start calling the first electrician a cowboy or the second one a sheriff.


    The first electrician may have been more honest than the second one.

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  • Your guide to getting your electrics checked.


    Visual Inspection

    A visual inspection is a basic check to identify any visible signs of defects, damage or deterioration.

    No circuit testing will be undertaken, so your electricity will likely remain on during the inspection.

    The electrician will need to be given access to all of the rooms in your home. The report will typically take around 1 hour to complete depending on the size of the property.

    Notes will be taken by the electrician as part of the visual inspection and a Visual Inspection Report (VIR) will be issued to the home owner at the end.

    The Visual Inspection report will record a number of observations and recommendations and provide an overall summary of the condition of the installation.

    Below is a check list of the things you can expect to be looked at during a visual inspection.

    Consumer Unit (main fuse board) Sockets

    Plugs

    Light fittings

    Light switches

    Electrical cables or leads

    Earthing and bonding

    Extension leads

    Kitchen safety

    Bathroom safety

    Signs of wear and tear

    Visible signs of burning/scorching RCD protection around the home

    https://www.niceic.com/www.niceic.com/media/PDF/FactSheet-Electrics-A4-4pp.pdf


     Without actually knowing what work was asked for and agreed as well as what was paid for, it’s inappropriate to start calling the first electrician a cowboy or the second one a sheriff.


    The first electrician may have been more honest than the second one.

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