UK Does this wiring look ok?

[Wheelhouse20]

I just had some work adding sockets and some fused switches. But I'm concerned that the wiring at up to scratch.

 

[telectrix]

this has to be a wind-up or you have serious issues. those socket fixing pins are all over the place. . seriously though, that's diabolical and dangerous.

 

[freddo]

I'm feeling generous so I give it 2 out of 10.

 

[telectrix]

i'd not even give it a + rating. ... -9/10

 

[shaun1]

Who carried out the work? Do you know how the joints have been made under the tape? Is this all going to be plastered in?

From whats is visible... If the cable joints are crimps, then they could be ok if enclosed in heatshrink, better if they are in one of the socket boxes. They definitely shouldnt be plastered into the wall as they are. It also looks like the old cables dropping down are just hanging off the wall and may not remain in a safe zone.

Looks like its been done by someone who either doesnt know or doesnt care what they are doing, so may be more issues behind those sockets....

 

[Wheelhouse20]

This is part of a kitchen refit from my housing association and is no wind up.

 

[7029 dave]

TUT TUT, absolutely terrible.

 

[Timbo]

I'm in a generous mood, I agree with Tel, flippin' diabolical. I'd report that to Building Control, not that it would do any good.

 

[DPG]

That's either not finished or been done intentionally bad for some reason.

Theres only one screw holding some of those socket fronts on.

 

[Wheelhouse20]

I think that they are just going to plaster over the wiring. Not sure what I should do as I'm not an electrician and just a housing tenant.

 

[westward10]

I would be contacting your housing association about your concerns along with this photographic evidence. The level of work shown is appalling and dangerous.

 

[pirate]

Nice to see that some grommets have been used, but there're a couple missing...
Not sure if they are going to plaster over the duct tape...
Otherwise...
just awful!

 

[Strima]

That is a complete shambles. I think you need to contact your housing association and see if they're aware of any issues with their contractors.

 

[Wheelhouse20]

If the wiring is left how it is and wall plastered. What could happen?

 

[telectrix]

If the wiring is left how it is and wall plastered. What could happen?

1. Bangs, sparks and all sorts of sh*t for a start.
2. the whole wall could become "live" and kill you.
3. at least there's plenty there for the kitchen fitters to screw into.

 

[DPG]

Still doesn't look anywhere near finished to me. There are two brand new back boxes fitted to the wall ready for something.

 

[Dustydazzler]

This HAS to be a temporary lash up by the builder / kitchen fitter while waiting for the electrician to come round....

 

[Wheelhouse20]

It was the electrician that left it like this.

 

[Dustydazzler]

In that case it needs to be rewired by a ‘proper’ electrician before anything gets closed in

 

[westward10]

It wasn't an electrician that did that.

 

[Dustydazzler]

It wasn't an electrician that did that.

if it indeed was then the trade has gone to the dogs

 

[DefyG]

You are correct, its not up to scratch!
Very poor and dangerous workmanship.
Single insulated crimped conductors, protected by duct tape! to be plastered over? Plus the other issues already highlighted.
Certainly wants reporting to the Housing Association and the electricians 'governing body' NICEIC, ELECSA or the like. Probably find a sticker on the side of their horse!

 

[Wheelhouse20]

You are correct, its not up to scratch!
Very poor and dangerous workmanship.
Single insulated crimped conductors, protected by duct tape! to be plastered over? Plus the other issues already highlighted.
Certainly wants reporting to the Housing Association and the electricians 'governing body' NICEIC, ELECSA or the like. Probably find a sticker on the side of their horse!

Yes I think they will plaster over.

 

[Dustydazzler]

That monstrosity can not just be plastered over

 

[Wheelhouse20]

It wasn't an electrician that did that.

I assure you that it was.

 

[westward10]

I assure you that it was.

They may claim to be many things but an electrician isn't one of them. If we discovered any of our electricians were undertaking work to this standard they would be sacked immediately.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I assure you that it was.

then the trade has gone to the dogs

the cables in the first picture simply can not have plaster slopped over them. at very least the need reterminating inside a wago box

 

[westward10]

The box with the crimped conductors isn't even earthed.

 

[freddo]

A fair amount of my work involves fault finding and repair. All I can think is what a pain it would be to correct if one of those joins plastered in the wall was to fail.

 

[Dustydazzler]

A fair amount of my work involves fault finding and repair. All I can think is what a pain it would be to correct if one of those joins plastered in the wall was to fail.

sledgehammer at the ready...

 

[Pete999]

I just had some work adding sockets and some fused switches. But I'm concerned that the wiring at up to scratch.View attachment 55478View attachment 55479

In a word No, its dog rough, sack the "Sparky" that did it, if he was a Sparky that is, seen some carp in my time thats about the worst

 

[Andy78]

I'd want all work halted until someone in charge who knew their onions came down for a look.
That work is appalling and dangerous and the installer should not be allowed to continue.

 

[Wheelhouse20]

Thanks for all your advice.

 

[suffolkspark]

Can you let us know how u get on with housing association, dont let them plaster that.

 

[telectrix]

it'll be OK. plasterer will nick them with his trowel, wet-pants will run his pipes in front of the sockets, and kevin will screw through them. then when "sparks" does his bang test, all will be revealed.

 

[GBDamo]

I just had some work adding sockets and some fused switches. But I'm concerned that the wiring at up to scratch.View attachment 55478View attachment 55479

None of those screws are horizontal, it's a disgrace.

 

[Timbo]

None of those screws are horizontal, it's a disgrace.

Ridiculous, they should be vertical!

 

[MJPD29]

Thay work js scarily bad, surely done by the kitchen fitters rather than a spark

 

[Wheelhouse20]

Still doesn't look anywhere near finished to me. There are two brand new back boxes fitted to the wall ready for something.

The sockets have been moved down which left the 2 top ones empty. As requested via the spec sheet for the kitchen refit from my housing association.

 

[DPG]

The sockets have been moved down which left the 2 top ones empty. As requested via the spec sheet for the kitchen refit from my housing association.

Ah right. Thanks.
Have you reported your concerns yet?