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EICR Expert Services by Fulham Electrician
At MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd (the Fulham Electrician), we perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) to identify any potential risks or faults in your electrical systems. A comprehensive EICR involves several essential tests, each designed to ensure your electrical installation operates safely and efficiently. Here’s a detailed look at each type of test conducted during an EICR and why it matters.
EICR Completed by Fulham Electrician – MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd
Another Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) has been conducted by Fulham Electrician – MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd, revealing numerous issues caused by poor workmanship that led to multiple C2 codes, resulting in an unsatisfactory report. The findings required a set of remedial works to ensure safety, proving the importance of choosing a qualified, registered, and insured electrician for any electrical work.
Key Issues Found
Poorly Terminated Downlights:
Several downlights had exposed basic insulation due to improper termination. Additionally, some Class I downlights, which require earthing, were not connected to the Circuit Protective Conductor (CPC), posing a serious safety hazard.
Faulty Light Switch Connections:
Metal grid frames on some light switches lacked connection to the CPC, especially concerning with Class I metal frames. In several instances, connections were made outside the back box, which was missing parts and functioned more like a frame than a box. Such oversights increased the risk and contributed to higher costs for the customer to rectify.
These findings underscore the importance of hiring a trusted professional. MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd is Fulham-based, NAPIT registered, a JIB Gold Card holder, and a long-time community member with over 200 flawless reviews on Checkatrade.
Thorough Visual Inspection
As an expert electrician in EICR inspections, we begin with a detailed visual inspection to identify visible risks:
- Identification of Wear: We spot aging cables, damaged outlets, or degraded fittings.
- Correct Installation Verification: Each fitting and fixture must align with current safety standards.
- Material Usage Check: Proper installation of Class I and Class II equipment enhances safety.
Our EICR experts ensure these visual checks help detect issues that could impact the reliability of the entire electrical system.
Continuity Testing
In continuity testing, our EICR expert team verifies the connection and effectiveness of your Circuit Protective Conductors (CPCs):
- Assures Proper Earthing: This step ensures that fault currents are safely redirected.
- Verifies Safety of Metal Components: We check downlights and metal switches for correct earthing, particularly critical for Class I devices.
Continuity testing plays a key role in preventing potentially hazardous faults, guaranteeing the electrical installation’s security.
Insulation Resistance Testing
Our Fulham EICR service includes insulation resistance testing, a crucial test to confirm the insulation quality of cables:
- Leak Prevention: By ensuring high insulation resistance, we prevent current leakage.
- Mitigates Fire and Shock Hazards: Worn-out insulation can lead to shocks or fires, making this test essential.
Our team applies high voltage to verify insulation durability and detect potential hazards early.
Polarity Testing
Our expert electrician team conducts polarity testing to verify that live and neutral connections are in their proper places:
- Protects Against Reverse Polarity: This test prevents dangerous reversed connections.
- Ensures Safe Switching: We make sure switches break the live circuit to provide safe maintenance conditions.
With proper polarity, we prevent hazardous situations from occurring in your home or business.
Earth Fault Loop Impedance Testing (Zs Testing)
Finally, our Fulham EICR experts perform Earth Fault Loop Impedance Testing to confirm that your safety devices are fully operational:
- Verifies Protective Device Function: Ensures circuit breakers or fuses disconnect swiftly in case of faults.
- Enables Quick Fault Clearing: Low impedance lets fault current trigger devices rapidly, limiting exposure to danger.
Zs testing calculates the resistance within the fault path, ensuring protective devices respond promptly in a fault situation.
Why Regular EICR Testing Is Essential
As Fulham’s EICR experts, we recommend an EICR every five years for rental properties and every ten years for private residences. However, properties with older installations or extensive modifications may need more frequent inspections to stay compliant and safe.
FAQs for EICR Inspections
An unsatisfactory EICR with C1, C2, or FI codes requires urgent remedial work to meet safety standards. Our expert electrician team can carry out these repairs efficiently.
Proper earthing prevents electric shock by directing fault currents away from conductive parts.
Trust only certified professionals like the Fulham Electrician – MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd. With our extensive expertise, we provide thorough and reliable EICR inspections.
As an EICR expert and trusted electrician, MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd serves Fulham and the surrounding areas. We proudly provide EICR services in Chelsea, Earls Court, and Kensington, covering postcodes SW5, SW7, SW10, and SW3. For top-quality inspections, repairs, and expert fault-finding, turn to Fulham Electrician – MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd.
Our EICR Expert Services cover every aspect of electrical safety, with meticulous inspections and comprehensive testing. Trust MGB Electrical Solutions Ltd’s EICR Expert Services to ensure your installations are safe, compliant, and expertly maintained.
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