Testing and Inspection
Testing and inspection
Electrical Installation condition Reports ( EICR'S )
Testing and inspection
For a Electrician the most important part of any installation is the inspection , testing and certification. Small jobs such as installing a addition sockets or adding new lights will require a minor works certificate, and larger Installation such as a new EV charger or consumer unit replacement will need a full Electrical installation Certificate and building control notification
Pat Testing
Electrical Installation condition Reports ( EICR'S )
Testing and inspection
Portable appliance testing – also known as PAT testing – is the examination of portable electrical equipment and appliances to ensure they are safe to use in the working environment.
It generally includes three steps:
- Regular, informal checks by the electrical equipment’s user/s
- A formal visual inspection of the equipment
- A manual examinati
Portable appliance testing – also known as PAT testing – is the examination of portable electrical equipment and appliances to ensure they are safe to use in the working environment.
It generally includes three steps:
- Regular, informal checks by the electrical equipment’s user/s
- A formal visual inspection of the equipment
- A manual examination of the equipment with a portable appliance tester device (the PAT test)
Electrical Installation condition Reports ( EICR'S )
Electrical Installation condition Reports ( EICR'S )
Electrical Installation condition Reports ( EICR'S )
Electrical installations should be regularly inspected and testing to ensure the installation is safe for use . A EICR report is used to analyse the condition of a properties electrical installation to ensure it complies to current standards .
This will include visual checks of the installations accessories, wiring and earthing arrangemen
Electrical installations should be regularly inspected and testing to ensure the installation is safe for use . A EICR report is used to analyse the condition of a properties electrical installation to ensure it complies to current standards .
This will include visual checks of the installations accessories, wiring and earthing arrangements along with testing of the wiring and safety devices
It is a legal requirement for landlords to have a valid EICR certificate for their property's
Fault Finding and repairs
poor connections
damaged accessories
damaged accessories
Poor connections from DIY or poor workman ship can often break down or burn out causing equipment not to work. if you see any connections like this in your property it should be rectified ASAP as they can be a fire hazard and also present a risk of electric shock
damaged accessories
damaged accessories
damaged accessories
through a combination of wear and tear, old age or accidents electrical accessories can be damaged or burn out . damaged accessories can be a fire hazard and also present the risk of electric shock
Poor installation
damaged accessories
Poor installation
From rouge traders to poor DIY works, I regularly come across very poor installations .installations like this present a high risk of fire or electrocution and should be rectified asap
EV Charger Installation
Design
Installation
Installation
Before a EV charger can be installed a full assessment of the properties electrical supply and demand will need to be carried out to ensure it is adequate for additional load , if a property has a maximum demand of over 60Amps a charger with a load balancing option will need to be installed and the DNO will also need to be notified and approve the installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Once the all necessary check have been completed and the DNO have approved the installation a appropriate EV Charger can be selected and installed
Testing
Installation
Testing
EV Chargers should be regularly tested to ensure they are working correctly and are safe to use
consumer unit upgrades
Consumer units have come a long way in recent years, and upgrading your old consumer unit is a great way to improve electrical safety in you home
18th edition metal clad consumer units provide increased durability and fire resistance , fully loaded with 30ma RCBO's for all circuits for all circuits and surge protection as standard
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