BruceL Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Does anyone have any problem with ERDF coming to inspect their electrics? I have been waiting for ten weeks and all they do is keep sending back forms asking for information which they already have. Everyone you tell give the "Gallic Shrug" and say "Thats ERDF". Any ideas how I can get my electric turned on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger LX Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 ERDF/EDF do not inspect electrical installations.You can apply at any time to have a "branchement definitive" created, i.e. having all the necessary overhead &/or underground works done by ERDF (not EDF, please note). In order to make such a supply permanently live EDF (or whichever supplier you choose) will require an "Attestation de Conformité" from CONSUEL (http://www.consuel.com), who are the only people approved to carry out this task. Such an inspection & certificate cannot be issued until the installation in your property is complete. As a stop gap you can have a temporary meter for up to a year in order to carry out building works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is this a new property, or a complete rewire of a renovation ? Did you employ an electrician to rewire ? More details would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 "branchement définitif" search on google; http://maison-celine-et-vincent2.over-blog.com/article-erdf-le-grand-n-importe-quoi-53247362.html[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceL Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 In answer to your question it's a complete new rewire of a renovation by an electrician. Any answers please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger LX Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 See my previous post. Your new installation requires an inspection by CONSUEL before EDF (or whichever supplier you choose) can make your new supply live. This assumes you already have the "branchement" in place.Normally if doing a full rewire that requires a new supply an electrician would arrange the inspection & be present to explain/fix anything untoward at the time in order to avoid a costly re-inspection. At least, that's what I always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It also helps if the electrician is an approved French electrician, life can get very difficult if you use an English none French registered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger LX Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely - properly registered electricians (English & French, please note) will have set themselves up with CONSUEL & receive their Attestations pre-printed with their details, & get a deal on bulk purchases of the forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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