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Modifying existing power

James Edward Duncan

A client of mine needs to re-route part of a number of small power circuits (230v, low amps). It is preferred not to replace the circuits in their entirety, due to hazardous materials in the location.

So, cutting the circuits and jointing the now 2 new ends with a new cable is the option available.

For me I would test the entire circuit end to end, however my client only seems to want to test the new section! How would I persuade them that this is the wrong thing to do?

Also, the older parts of the circuits are potentially 20+ years old. So when I do the insulation test, do I still test to current regs? 

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    I would fully test the circuit before starting to identify any existing issues. 

    Then testing of the entire circuit will be required upon completion to ensure that any new issues have not been created. 

    If it were just an extension of an existing circuit I might limit the insulation testing to the new work, but it’s argumentative if that’s okay, read the minor works certificate to see what you are actually signing for.

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    I would fully test the circuit before starting to identify any existing issues. 

    Then testing of the entire circuit will be required upon completion to ensure that any new issues have not been created. 

    If it were just an extension of an existing circuit I might limit the insulation testing to the new work, but it’s argumentative if that’s okay, read the minor works certificate to see what you are actually signing for.

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