Outdated fuse box query
Hi there.
After our father passed away we have his house on the market. The electrics have been given a low score due to having an old fuse box. There has never been any issues with the electrics in the house and I understand that it needs updating. Do you think it possible to have an electrician providing a safety certificate even with this old box, or even to provide a report of assurance that there is no rewire required and the cost of fitting a new fuse system. Unfortunately we don't have funds for a rewire. And we feel this may be putting off buyers as the way it is perceived on the report is that it's a massive concern. We aren't sure what would be involved. It's possible we could update the fuse box but a rewire would be too expensive for us.
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Quka Projects
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i understand you situation about the finances for this work but in this occasion is something that need to be done properly and in accordance with regulations , we have to do a new fuse box with the necessary protection of RCD thats something that we must do ,and if the wire is to old and in the inspection and testing that is done are showing problem will need to be rewired
thank you Ervis
i understand you situation about the finances for this work but in this occasion is something that need to be done properly and in accordance with regulations , we have to do a new fuse box with the necessary protection of RCD thats something that we must do ,and if the wire is to old and in the inspection and testing that is done are showing problem will need to be rewired
thank you Ervis
16th Apr 2024
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They can give you a certificate (EICR) but there is a potential it would be unsatisfactory
16th Apr 2024
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Blades electrical
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The house would benefit from having and eicr (electrical installation condition report)
This would test all cables and fixtures to allow to give a good report on what I would advise to do next.
The house would benefit from having and eicr (electrical installation condition report)
This would test all cables and fixtures to allow to give a good report on what I would advise to do next.
18th Apr 2024
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A&M INSTALLATIONS LTD
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Yes u can get an EICR completed by a qualified electrician and they will do a complete check on your property.
The fusebox is not to current regulations so would be fail on the eicr also it can be changed to a new fusebox
Yes u can get an EICR completed by a qualified electrician and they will do a complete check on your property.
The fusebox is not to current regulations so would be fail on the eicr also it can be changed to a new fusebox
23rd Apr 2024
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I would recommend an EICR of the property to establish if the existing installation is in good condition. I will however suggest that if the consumer unit is dated and has no suitable protection that meets current requirements and especially if selling the property then it would be advisable to replace said consumer unit after a full inspection has been conducted. Available for any questions if needed.
23rd Apr 2024
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An EICR would be your best bet this will give you a report of the current condition of the Electrical installation
23rd Apr 2024
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I don’t think any electrician would give you a satisfactory report as it’s their name is on the certificate to say it’s safe or not and why
The consumer unit has to have RCD protection for all circuits in the property and also a surge protection device fitted in the consumer unit
You also have to make sure the main water supply is bonded and also the gas if there’s any in the property also the wiring in the house should be tested to make sure it’s safe to replace the consumer unit and that nothing will be tripping when installed
The consumer unit has to have RCD protection for all circuits in the property and also a surge protection device fitted in the consumer unit
You also have to make sure the main water supply is bonded and also the gas if there’s any in the property also the wiring in the house should be tested to make sure it’s safe to replace the consumer unit and that nothing will be tripping when installed
29th Apr 2024
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