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EICR report C2 on front pannel (security of fixing)?

benforone

Hi, 

I have done an EICR recently. I got C2 for "4.2 security of fixing (134.1.1.)"
Which I felt is bit unfair. They are trying to charge me £750 + VAT to fix the issue (repace with new consumer unit).

I felt they are trying to put me in a panic mode and upsale to me.
Could I get a second opinion on if the item is code worthly?
The consumer unit is located in storage cupboard. 

I would appreciate if you could provide an extract of the related section on the regulation, to provide justification.

 

missing screw"incorrect screw"

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    Phone up your local electrical wholesaler and ask them if they can supply replacement screws for that type of Crabtree CU should only be a few pounds at most.  Alternatively go on ebay and buy the same CU for £10 to £50 just for the screws which hold the front cover on.

    Longer term you will need to consider a new Consumer unit with RCBO and SPD in a metal enclosure but for now the EICR should be done to the edition on the CU/board when it was fitted.

  • 0 in reply to Sergio Fernandez

    Thanks for the help. Wanted to check do you agree this would be C2? 

    > consider a new Consumer unit with RCBO and SPD in a metal enclosure
    Yes, I do agree this is a long term solution. The place do need some renovation, but not now.


    >the EICR should be done to the edition on the CU/board when it was fitted.
    This makes sense.

  • 0 in reply to Sergio Fernandez

    Do these screw looks right? I haven't opened an CU before and don't intend to.
    Just to check they are suppose to look that long.

    www.ebay.co.uk/.../281879121282

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