Recent content by dixon9

Well, it would seem that you are "competent" to carry out the test and inspections and provide the Electrical Installation Condition Reports and if all reports obtain a "Satisfactory" conclusion then happy days for everyone concerned. The only sticky point is what if some of the reports...

Not so sure about "fitting a few downlighters" not being notifiable... Part P is a strange one sometimes. For example, you can install outside lights and if they are taken off the lighting cct then it is not notifiable - but taken off a ring main then it is.

Ok...thanks for the answer. So, as a general rule, ceiling holes (as in the example above) 20mm with no sealing/grommet etc is fine. And sealant on brickwork for outside lights.

Good thinking. Out of interest: (1) What wording have you used in your terms and conditions? (2) How much do you charge for each point plastered over? Cheers.

If you modify or alter the cct in any way it immediately becomes notifiable and must conform to the 17th. If you were replacing like for like without changing socket position then you would have no need to upgrade or notify.

When drilling through ceiling (plasterboard for example) when dropping/running cables to switches in cavity between brick and stud/plasterboard do you seal the hole? Same for outside lights for example - drilling through brick and cavity... What

...and another one: Is there any type of capacitor(s) inside the control panel?

A possibly stupid question BUT... Did you do the same test with a different meter?