NeverEden
Distinguished Member
Hi, In summary:
1) we hired a qualified electrician to convert our pendant rose lights into spot lights
2) upon inspection he noticed our fusebox is non compliant, as in not tidy, not fire sealed, its not been changed for over 20 years either.
3) he said he cannot sign off the work unless its compliant
4) upon further inspection he tested the sockets and lights and noticed our main house has 2 wire connections so further said he cannot provide an EIC unless this is done but can give an EICR with C2 against these.
So we agreed to get the fusebox sorted to be compliant and he agreed to do the spotlights but said he will mark the EICR with C2 so the rewiring from 2 to 3 wire will need to be done eventually too. How accurate is this ? Also will it matter if it comes to selling the house?
Edit: 2 to 3 wire meaning the lightning circuit needs an earth connection. House is pre 1960s so didnt have it originally.
1) we hired a qualified electrician to convert our pendant rose lights into spot lights
2) upon inspection he noticed our fusebox is non compliant, as in not tidy, not fire sealed, its not been changed for over 20 years either.
3) he said he cannot sign off the work unless its compliant
4) upon further inspection he tested the sockets and lights and noticed our main house has 2 wire connections so further said he cannot provide an EIC unless this is done but can give an EICR with C2 against these.
So we agreed to get the fusebox sorted to be compliant and he agreed to do the spotlights but said he will mark the EICR with C2 so the rewiring from 2 to 3 wire will need to be done eventually too. How accurate is this ? Also will it matter if it comes to selling the house?
Edit: 2 to 3 wire meaning the lightning circuit needs an earth connection. House is pre 1960s so didnt have it originally.
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