eicr fail

Hi all, I got an EICR done just to check how the electrics were in my house as it hadn't been done for about 5 years by the previous owner and few issues have come up. Some expected and some not expected and that were not considered issues on the previous report. The electrician wants to...

Just had an EICR done for the first time on my flat, built 2001. The circuits are fine but I was surprised to learn there’s no RCD. Naturally I want one installed regardless of the need to pass the EICR, but the electrician is saying it’s necessary to replace the whole consumer unit (pictured)...

Hi, I had an electrician come in to carry out an EICR for a property we're hoping to purchase - 2 bed victorian terraced. The EICR uncovered C1, C2, C3 and FI issues and the age of installation is estimated at 25 years. List of issues: https://ibb.co/gT7kXpR They were also unable to provide a...

Hi, I have a rental property with a few failures on the eicr. I have a few items I need to address eg mcb ratings to change (even though they passed last time with the same company) Do I need to get a certificate to say thats been done or can I do it myself and document it ? thanks

Just started watching the following video, where it is claimed that the plastic bit in the string of pull cord switches is for insulation purposes and thus is a safety device. I can understand this if true, although is new news to me. Any truth to this, have you heard this before, and is there...