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Just bought as flat, the electricity was disconnected in June. EDF have stated they are not able to reconnect unless i get a certificate to state the electricity is safe.
has anyone heard of this, or know if it is true?
I dont want to spend £100 on something that is not a legal requirement.
Cheers
Simond
has anyone heard of this, or know if it is true?
I dont want to spend £100 on something that is not a legal requirement.
Cheers
Simond
Have you already exchanged contracts or completed? Was there something written into your contract about the services being left in a 'safe and servicable situation'?
May be worth a phone call to the brief in the morning.
And yes, if the supplier are in any doubt, they can and will insist on a check.
May be worth a phone call to the brief in the morning.
And yes, if the supplier are in any doubt, they can and will insist on a check.
Simond001 said:
Just bought as flat, the electricity was disconnected in June. EDF have stated they are not able to reconnect unless i get a certificate to state the electricity is safe.
has anyone heard of this, or know if it is true?
I dont want to spend £100 on something that is not a legal requirement.
Cheers
Simond
Oh dear god please tell me they aren't bringing this one back again...has anyone heard of this, or know if it is true?
I dont want to spend £100 on something that is not a legal requirement.
Cheers
Simond
Many moons ago, the regional electricity co's (NEEB / MANWEB SWEB etc) would not connect without a test certificate. This changed when someone had the bright idea (a very good one IMHO) of installing an Isolator after the meter.Thus the Electricity Co's responsibility ended at the isolator and anything on the Consumer's side was not their problem.
You could always try another provider but if none of them play ball you'll have to bite the bullet and pay for an Inspection from someone NAPIT/NICEIC (etc) registered. It shouldn't be hugely expensive. Flats do not take a huge amount of time to test / inspect but the Electrician will not be able to fully complete the certificate until the power is on.
Edited by MonkeyHanger on Thursday 20th November 23:35
MonkeyHanger said:
but the Electrician will not be able to fully complete the certificate until the power is on.
Oh spiffing.EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
No wonder we go beserk with sharp objects when it all gets to much. Why is life so f
king complicated?!Simpo Two said:
MonkeyHanger said:
but the Electrician will not be able to fully complete the certificate until the power is on.
Oh spiffing.EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
EDF: 'We can't switch the power on wihtout a certificate'
Electrician: 'I can't issue the certiicate until the power's on'
No wonder we go beserk with sharp objects when it all gets to much. Why is life so f
king complicated?!
appreciate the help chaps, Monkey, that makes sense to me, I will ask EDF tomorrow what their thoughts are.
Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Simond001 said:
appreciate the help chaps, Monkey, that makes sense to me, I will ask EDF tomorrow what their thoughts are.
Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Nah that is not strictly true.Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Simond001 said:
appreciate the help chaps, Monkey, that makes sense to me, I will ask EDF tomorrow what their thoughts are.
Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
EDF..bloody French Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
. We have a unique way of dealing with them around here 
Give Consumer Direct a buzz on 08454 04 05 06. Explain the situation and see what they say. IMHO the disconnection for non-payment is not your problem.
You don't need the electricity on to test if the house circuit is ok 
Ok so you dont get the circuits tested and the supply comes along and turns it on for you and you go take a bath touch th etap and BANG
Bye bye
BB
Ok so you dont get the circuits tested and the supply comes along and turns it on for you and you go take a bath touch th etap and BANG
Bye bye Jon C said:
Have you already exchanged contracts or completed? Was there something written into your contract about the services being left in a 'safe and servicable situation'?
May be worth a phone call to the brief in the morning.
And yes, if the supplier are in any doubt, they can and will insist on a check.
Agree with that, When a house is sold isnt there a check done on all the services? Of course if it had been cut off due to being empty for a while i guess not.May be worth a phone call to the brief in the morning.
And yes, if the supplier are in any doubt, they can and will insist on a check.
BB
Ballistic Banana said:
roofer said:
You owe EDF no money, how can they stop another supplier from connecting?
You may use another supplier connecting but it will still be EDF who turn up and connect for that supplier if your are in the Anglia, London or the South East as they look after the network.BB
The Black Duke said:
Simond001 said:
appreciate the help chaps, Monkey, that makes sense to me, I will ask EDF tomorrow what their thoughts are.
Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Nah that is not strictly true.Apparently no one else can turn the power on as EDF disconnected it for non payment. Although the property has changed hands they said only they can resupply, and would stop another provider taking the account.
I accept in the grand scheme £150 isnt a great deal, but i have had environmental searched that said the flat may or may not be insulated, chancel searches to say their isnt a local church i am responsible for, and a ream of paperwork that achieved nothing except providing one of Gordon's chums a job.
Just rung a few elec's only one that can do it so far is booked for minimum 3 weeks.
I would imagine they have pulled the main fuse.
Not really at a stage in life where i want to be caught stealing leccy, 20 yrs ago i would have jumped at the opportunity!
You are correc tthough, the house was left in a safe state. The previous owner had almost completed his interior revamp when it was repo'd. Kinda feel sorry for him.
Not really at a stage in life where i want to be caught stealing leccy, 20 yrs ago i would have jumped at the opportunity!
You are correc tthough, the house was left in a safe state. The previous owner had almost completed his interior revamp when it was repo'd. Kinda feel sorry for him.
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