On Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:06:29 +0100, Bob Minchin wrote:

David wrote:
http://s817.photobucket.com/user/Lit...ia/Spot%20the%
20Equipment/older%20wiring%201.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

http://s817.photobucket.com/user/Lit...ia/Spot%20the%
20Equipment/old%20boiler.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

Apologies for the rush.

Friend is viewing a house (currently a rental) and trying to price up
any work.

The two pictures are the wiring (fuse box etc.) and the boiler.

Don't know if it is a system or a combi boiler but the mechanical timer
makes it look old. As far as we can tell the house was refurbished in
2006 but both the boiler and the wiring look much older.

I am assuming that the wiring is at least safe as it is a rental and
there seem to be notices of testing on the meter.

Also the gas boiler should have had an annual safety check. Tenants say
that the boiler has failed twice in the last 8 months.

As tenants are in for a while it is difficult to go and give the place
a look over myself, especially as it is in another part of the country.

Any comments and suggestions most welcome.

A quick look at system boilers (first guess)shows WB at around
£800-£1100 plus fitting.

Cheers



Dave R



There is no requirement to have tested electrics for a rental (but
obviously prudent) so you assumption is flawed.
All gas appliances in a rental do have to have an annual Gas Safe check
and certificate issued and so the vendor ought have that and be willing
to show you.



Yes, I know it isn't compulsory for the electrics.

However I thought I had spotted a testing label - yes, the fuse box has
some kind of testing label dated 17/8/17 with next test due 17/8/22.

It is a bit blurred but it mentions wiring regulations; I suspect that
this is a firm drumming up trade by pretending that regular inspection is
mandatory instead of just a good idea.

I do wonder if this is contemporary with the fitting of the new MCB.

I remember that when we did up a previous house the plumber required the
wiring to be done by his own electrician, who in turn insisted on dong a
check on the wiring before he would touch it. He also insisted on
replacing the fuses with plug in breakers although this NG confirmed that
this was not a mandatory requirement.

So my current (cough) thought is that the wiring was tested before the new
breaker was fitted and the sticker affixed then. As far as I know a
reputable electrician won't work on house wiring without first checking
that it is safe.


Bottom line; some sparky seems to have tested it in August 2017.


Cheers



Dave R

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