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EICR - Old Rewireable Fuse boards are these acceptable?

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Hi, 


I need verification that it is ok to keep old style Wylex rewireable fuse boards to pass the EICR. Initially the electrician said this was ok providing they have a cover for the fuses. However he has now changed his mind and saying they need to be replaced with a new consumer unit. Some of the homes do not have a cover on the fuse board and others have had the cover taken off so plug in mcb's can be accomodated. Is this still ok?
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    Tomgunn:
    wallywombat:

    Why would you never fit an RCD?




    Because I don't need them! 




    I can sympathize with Tom's position. I am not rushing to modernize my electrics indoors, but when I do get round to it, there will be modern CUs with RCDs, and possibly SPDs.


    I am sure that Tom's installation is in good order as are his appliances. I do not onanistically inspect the flex every time I plug something in, but I do repair any damage that I see. Whether Mrs P would be bothered by ropey flex on her curling tongs, etc. is a different matter. 


    We are all grown-ups in here and not ordinary persons, so I think that Tom is entitled to do as he pleases; but what about customers' installations?


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    Tomgunn:
    wallywombat:

    Why would you never fit an RCD?




    Because I don't need them! 




    I can sympathize with Tom's position. I am not rushing to modernize my electrics indoors, but when I do get round to it, there will be modern CUs with RCDs, and possibly SPDs.


    I am sure that Tom's installation is in good order as are his appliances. I do not onanistically inspect the flex every time I plug something in, but I do repair any damage that I see. Whether Mrs P would be bothered by ropey flex on her curling tongs, etc. is a different matter. 


    We are all grown-ups in here and not ordinary persons, so I think that Tom is entitled to do as he pleases; but what about customers' installations?


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