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Insulation tape over the socket plastic caps does the same job as blu tack

Very well presented, it helped me a lot as someone new to this industry.

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Wow Jordan...EICR’s a plenty.... Careful with that 80amp RCD protecting the first bank of circuits... You have the total sum of the mcb’s adding to 84amps which is above the rating of the rcd for overload of the device. Applying diversity in accordance with Beama guidance will give you a figure of 57.6 amps. A 63amp RCD would cover this normally and you already have an 80amp in use, however, overload protection of an RCD shall not be solely based on the use of diversity factors of the downstream circuits, reg 536.4.202 will guide you on this. To achieve overload protection of the rcd circuit, the rating of the OCPD shall be selected according to the manufacturers instructions , which will point out that you will need to co-ordinate with the upstream 100a main fuse which is present there. Therefore the minimum rated current in the circuit of the consumer unit for the rcd needs to be 100a. The other rcd serving bank 2 is ok at 80 amps as the sum of the mcbs does not add to 80amps without even applying diversity so there is no potential overload risk. If you do not want to swap out rcd 1 for a 100a unit you could drop the Mcb on the ring to 32a and you will then be below the rating of what you have without even applying diversity. Beama has a document out for download which explains this new requirement under bs7671 18th Edition.. Again this is something lots of sparks do not implement or pick up on an EICR. In this situation the likelihood of overload is minimal but its advisable to note a C3 departure on your cert as it does depart from current bs7671 requirements which is what you test to when doing an EICR. 👍🏻

2 x 2.5mm on ring final circuit always on a 32amp mcb. Would C2 a 40amp, as before the mcb would blow the cable would catch fire (if overloaded)

16:00 , Use the end of a fresh Stanley blade to hook them out from the corners. Sometimes they can be in there really tight and bluetac wont cut it.

The plan to go about the inspection & test procedure. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!

Spider in the gas meter wore size 10 boots! Very brave mate!

Because of the cost of the circuit breakers I would say to the landlord look mate it needs changing for a B32 and just change it. A tip for removing those socket screw covers I use the tip of a utility knife

Those caps over screws in socket covers, tend to come free with a fine, thin prod, like the "sharp" on a pair of compasses.

Seems to be a very neat and tidy DB for a new build, those lads must have been on day rate. 😂

RCD ratings non compliant. Can sometimes get away with 80amp versions, but not in this case. Also, the tightness of the connections in the consumer unit should ideally be checked using a torque screwdriver.

Looking forward to part 2 to find out more about the 2 Ring finals on 40A MCB's. Another interesting video. Keep up the good work!

another great video Jordan, thanks a lot

Enjoyed this! Looking forward to Part II

Design and installations of ring final circuits and suitable final circuit protection for ring final circuit is within the OSG and BS 7671. 40A final circuit protection for a ring final circuit would be code 1 as this is that providing suitable final circuit protection against overload for the cable CSA. All code 1 should be carried out immediately or the final circuit should made safe and isolated. Obviously you should make this clear to the client within your written estimate before commencing any works.

Looking forward to your next step . I don't normally put a 2.5 mm cable on a 40 amp for the ring circuit.

I use electrical tape on them socket screw caps, works better than blue tack, and less damage than my screwdriver and Stanley blades.

The Derating factors for grouping, ambient temp and insulation along with volt drop will cause issues on them 40amp ringmains you have.

A new build would usually get a 10yr cert , i wonder why this didn't ? or maybe the certs have gone missing . whats that meter key you use Jordan ?

18:46 looks like a nice neat install 👍

id down grade those b40s mate, theres no way you can up rate the carrying capacities of cables through clever design, friday afternoon job probably

Any chance of increasing the volume of your video? When you cut to an advert the advert plays a lot louder!

According to my calculator, 2.5mm installed in 3 - A1 (multicore in insulated wall), has a maximum current rating of 19.5A @ 30c (39A combined CSA). So the breaker is theoretically 1A too large!

I was taught to use electrical tape to remove those dreadful pips!

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How can you do an installation resistance test on the lighting circuits if you have left the switches on and the light bulbs in? You can't pass the ring final circuits that are fed by 32a circuit breakers

2.5mm ring in insulation would be derated to 20a where i work!

great video

Yet again where is the existing (or copy of ) electrical certificate? I did not see any periodic test label makes you wonder if it has been tested in the first place if so those 40A MCB's should have been picked up. Why was it ok to fit in the first place knowing it is wrong? Too much of the consumer unit rear enclosure is missing (gaping hole into the stud cavity). I used to use insulation tape to get those screw covers off (another thing builders like to do is seal around switches and sockets. We wait for part two.

Current regulations for main switch with additional RCD protection main switch CCU should have RCD current rating the same as the main switch

Regarding the Ring Final Circuits on a 40A - personally I'd C2 it - it isn't condemning it as such but it does make it an unsatisfactory outcome. It is a fairly easy fix i.e. replacing the MCBs with 32A to make it a non issue. Reg 433.1.204 basically says you can use a ring final circuit, with or without unfused spurs as long as it is protected by a 30A or 32A protective device, and the cables as installed Iz are rated not less than 20A.

Would think the 40s where supposed to be for the cooker and the shower

Is that a sewer vented into the loft? That's gonna cause mold and rot as the water condenses in the winter.

Thanks, good one again, are you going to do the vespula certs again?

What is the difference between DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE and (EICR) Electrical Installation Condition Report ?

Your description is such a sell-out

id pop my head into loft, if i could see some cabling immediately i would have a better look, if its full of insulation or loads of gear i wouldnt get much furthur than that

You should really put a warning on the video if you are going to test smoke alarms you give me and my parents a heart attack thinking my smoke alarms were going off

Mains tails were hanging like a bag of shite

Where did you get your insulated meterbox key from? Asking for a friend.

Do you have a Tesla? I see you have the app