Hi Guys
I recently went to a client's house to quote on renovations .
Pls see pic attached. Not sure if it has uploaded correctly.
I found the earth wire connected to a galvanised pipe, (seen this many times before), but the galvanised pipe has corroded right off.
This guy had already bought the house and gotten a certificate of compliance.
I told the owner that surely they should have knocked in a spike or two at least and tested for good earth resistance.
The owner contacted the electrician and the electrician said that an earth is not required. (P.S I am a qualified electrician with wiremans).
Are there instances where this is the case? I know on the compliance certificate it says: "Earth resistance if required", so I'm wondering if I will learn something new today
Perhaps if the supply is in a certain configuration it is ok?
I know the transformer neutral makes the installation safe most of the time anyway but still feel there should always be adequate earthing nonetheless.
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