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OK thanks for that, an electrician on a building forum said the same thing and included a diagram showing the safe zones. Though, as you are are all genuine, experienced,fully qualified electricians here and up to date with all the current regulations I thought it would be wise to ask here as...

Sure, see attached.

Hi, The property has had a new consumer unit fitted, all signed off and appropriate certificates issued. I've bought several corner clamps to make up a box frame to enclose new unit and rest of board next to it, then fashion a front for it. This will make everything clean, tidy and look the...

OK thanks I see your idea. I'd need to check for clearance when hatch drops down, just had a look, don't think the hatch down would clear the 4 x 1

Just had a quick Google, and saw a you tube those keku clips seem easy, peasy 123..... I'll have a think cheers:)

What your saying seems to be the right approach, thanks. I'm intending to have the new CU visable but contrive some type of box with door or sliding opening, cover the stuff to the right hand side of CU. Any more advice on your construction approach, welcome.

Sure, see attached.

Hi, Have just had a new consumer unit fitted, all tested and signed off. In attached photo can see some of original board components visable. Can I contrive some kind of wooden box with door, or does it have to be fireproof, metal? Any ideas on how to make cover and attach it? Thanks

Appreciate the sensible advice, Thanks :)

We bought a new Wickes consumer unit a few years ago. Would an electrician be able to use this in whole or in part to replace the mess on the main board? Thanks.

OK looks like I will bite the bullet and go for a basic rewire. I'm not well enough to be able to work and am on benefit. The house is in a bit of a state with stuff everywhere I can hardly move around, not a hoarder, just stuff one accumulates over the years. I'd feel a bit ashamed, self...

The old boiler that was installed in the house in 1985. This was removed about 4 years ago and replaced with a brand new £1000 boiler, all electrically wired in, installed and tested, signed off. The intention is to tidy the house up and sell it.

OK thanks for a bit more helpful info :)  I should imagine the electrician did issue test certificates but so long ago, would have been lost. " small 2 up 2 down house. " Yes.

OK thanks.

I was thinking the guy who installed, connected up the new meter and main cut off switches, might have run a test on the wiring at the same time. Yes. OK thanks. If it comes down to a full rewire, what kind of prices would we be talking about, top end, bottom end of scale? 

An electrician actually did the kitchen not my brother in law.

Thanks for the input. "  so I presume you are by passing  the Part Pee stuff . " What is part pee?  "Have you tested the install  ?   So just needs trunking  or chasing in ? " No not tested, yes rerouting and covering with trunking is what I want to do. "    Your  Brother in Law may  have had a...

Rerouting Not Rewiring Cables - Need To Be Signed Off? Rather a long post and lots of photos to look at. Appreciated if people can take time to read, look and reply. See photos here,  http://s807.photobucket.com/user/EarthTribe13/library/Electrician Forum Cheers. The property was rewired by...