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[Cluless]

Hi guys. The surveyors report for my house states, "
There is a modern consumer unit in place with a single residual current device. This would not meet
current wiring regulations..."
What does this mean? Is this a case of buying a new fuse box or is it a much bigger deal? I don't have to get it rewired, so I??!!

 

[Sharpend]

What are the. Other comments on the report (EICR) ?

 

[Cluless]

We don't have an EICR, it was just the RICS homebuyer report when we bought the house. There are no other relevant concerns raised with the electrics.

 

[binky]

16th edition board, not really an issue. Today's regs require RCD protection for most circuits, hence comment.

 

[Cluless]

OK, so its no big deal? And how much would it cost to have sorted?
Thanks for any help.

 

[Murdoch]

It would have complied with the regulations at the time of installation.

How old is the property?

 

[Cluless]

1935 roughly.

 

[Murdoch]

1935 roughly.

In which case I recommend you get a decent EICR done to establish whether there are any issues.

Your homebuyers report won’t look at the wiring

Just bear in mind a £250 EICR could identify that you need a £6000 rewire

 

[bryanh]

Your whole house is protected by the one Rcd so no safety concerns, the only thing is if you have a fault it will turn off all your circuits, a new CU with individual Rcbos will only turn off the faulty circuit, so unless you have money to spare dont worry about it