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Old style fusebox - is it safe?

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  • ibz75
    ibz75 Posts: 117 Forumite
    I agree it needs updating to current standards asap. In the meantime, I will add a blanking plate (rather than plug cover) to all non-essential sockets, and try and educate 'bob' on the dangers of electricity - no practical :)

    I'm sure there are thousands of homes with similar or older set-ups, but I suppose everyone has a different idea of risk.

    Thanks for all your input.
  • iammumtoone
    iammumtoone Posts: 6,377 Forumite
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    Ionkontrol wrote: »
    No. The newer CUs offer more protection. A very big difference to what you spouted.

    Yes sorry bad choice of words, I should have said not as safe as newer versions.
  • iammumtoone
    iammumtoone Posts: 6,377 Forumite
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    Myser wrote: »
    If you mean plastic plug protectors, then not a good idea.

    The UK plug socket design is the safest in the world. Those plug protectors can make them unsafe.

    Have a look at this website:

    http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/

    Yes that's what I used :(:eek: I don't have them now, just wish I had seen that article when he was younger.
  • Justicia
    Justicia Posts: 1,437 Forumite
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    edited 23 July 2013 at 5:26PM
    martinsurrey wrote: »
    (FYI RCD's only became compulsory on all new curcuits in 2012)

    Compulsory? All new circuits? You sure?

    I better change my training course materials and advise City & Guilds to update their exam content... ;)

    (if you are referring only to domestic circuits with general-use socket-outlets, the regulations were amended in 2008)
    "Part P" is not, and has never been, an accredited electrical qualification. It is a Building Regulation. No one can be "Part P qualified."

    Forum posts are not legal advice; are for educational and discussion purposes only, and are not a substitute for proper consultation with a competent, qualified advisor.
  • Stooby2
    Stooby2 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
    justicia wrote:
    advise City & Guilds to update their exam content.

    Having done several qualifications with C & G I've found they can be years behind new regs / technology / practices. We were advised to join the relevant institute and keep up with current stuff through them.
  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    martinsurrey wrote: »
    are you sure they are RCD's not just MCB's.
    No, there's an RCD protecting the whole system and circuit-breakers instead of fuses.
  • ValHaller
    ValHaller Posts: 5,212 Forumite
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    Myser wrote: »
    OP, you have Wylex old-style push-button MCBs (Mini Circuit Breakers) installed.
    I confirm this.

    There is no need to bring the circuits up to modern standards. If they were compliant at the tiem of installation, then they are acceptable now - provided there has been no degradation of the installation.
    You might as well ask the Wizard of Oz to give you a big number as pay a Credit Referencing Agency for a so-called 'credit-score'
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
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    Biggles wrote: »
    No, there's an RCD protecting the whole system and circuit-breakers instead of fuses.

    I don't see an RCD? There is the main fuse cut-out, main earth terminal, meter and consumer unit (fuse box).
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Myser wrote: »
    I don't see an RCD? There is the main fuse cut-out, main earth terminal, meter and consumer unit (fuse box).
    Biggles isn't the Op. Biggles is talking about his installation which is not in the pic you are looking at.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
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    keystone wrote: »
    Biggles isn't the Op. Biggles is talking about his installation which is not in the pic you are looking at.

    Cheers

    Ah, that clears things up then! Wasn't obvious from that post alone.
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
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