Electrics on boiler swaps

[Millsy 82]

Do I have to get a sparky in to do the electrics if I'm swapping a boiler? I'm only talking 1 off 1 on no alterations to the electrics, on a complete system I will get someone in but it's just a pain trying to arrange one when I need them.

 

[Riley]

Have to be honest I've never got someone in unless previous wiring was a mess. Be jealous guys I actually know a sparky that understands wiring for heating systems AND enjoys working on em

 

[Millsy 82]

Most of the companies I've worked for got me to wire the s/y plans then got a sparks in to test them. But it's more of signing things off do they have to sign off electrics on boiler swaps?

 

[kris]

Where i stay there a few one man band sparkys ( older gentlemen ) and none of them have there 17th edition , ( its not well known that they dont by locals but i know ) granted they dont take on any jobs that require signed off so the few sparks that are select approved are raking it in, the guys who arent are still well known in the town and advertise as electricians and the only thing they have is they deem themselves compitent, i think this happens alot so we are as much compitent as these guys, but rules are rules and weve to abide by them ,

 

[AWheating]

you are fine with a straight swap imo. just check the supply is correct and the earth is present, any concerns get a sparks in to test and certifiy.