eicr fail

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...