dangerous

  1. scotsparky

    Just got this email watchout think its dangerous

    Watchout and don't open the links Edit by Dan/Admin; the correct link Forum homepage has changed a bit - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/forum-homepage-has-changed-a-bit.211317/ Link is safe. In fact both links are safe. Just one was the wrong one but just close that one and use the...
  2. J

    Is electric panel dangerous?

    Electrician saw white on breakers (see pic) and says I must replace whole panel with a larger one because it’s overloaded and dangerous. Does this sound right?
  3. J

    How not to standard is this rewire?

    Hi, My son has just (last week) had a rewire done on his house in Leyland. He has just bought the house but a "domino" type consumer unit was spotted and so a rewire was deemed necessary. He wanted to move in with his girlfriend and 2 month old son as quickly as possible so phoned a website to...
  4. Z

    Is this wiring safe or dangerous?

    Hi, I was renting recently in a unit. The floor of the shower was cracked and the water would run down through the floor boards instead of the drain. I was told by the property manager there was a dangerous situation under my unit. The shower water would run directly onto power wires as shown...
  5. T

    Cooker hood wiring dangerous?

    I am currently painting my sister's kitchen. She used to have a visor-style cooker hood which was so old and grubby that she had it taken away a few months ago (by a joiner...). To my surprise, when I opened one of the cupboards during painting, I noticed that what he has done is unscrew the the...
  6. Mistergee

    Is this legal, safe, nightmare or normal?

    Just been to view a house that I'm thinking of buying and I looked at the fuse box there seems to be three or four different fuse boxes I don't know what this even means?? 'Looks' a nightmare, it's a rental investment so before I put an offer in I was hoping someone knowledgeable could offer an...
  7. J

    how well would you rate this electrician?

    The purpose of this thread is two-fold: to let you folks see an EICR from someone who's too lazy (or busy) to even bother forging his test results. to forward this thread to our letting agents after it receives some replies; hopefully, after they've read the opinions of some qualified sparks...
  8. Dan

    I apologise for the dangerous advert displayed recently

    There was a dodgy advert, typical clickbait, showing "how to save 90% on your electricity bill" which was not the case and it was actually showing some dangerous wiring tactics. Read the actual threads here:- What should be the code for this - C2 or C3 -...
  9. J

    Is this dangerous to my 3 yr old grandson

    Apologies for using this forum once only, but grandson likes to explore and these industrial cables are the other side of my fence and run further in to their garden, slightly hidden,, and I worry about his safety if he pushes through the fence (he's a little rascal) Thank you
  10. L

    Potentially dangerous work?

    Good evening I have had some electrical work done by an electrician and wanted to get some professional thoughts. In particular any specific regulations that may be affected. 1. When joining two switches (for 2-way operation) in a kitchen, the electrician joined two cables underneath the floor...
  11. B

    UK Anybody know what a good standard TT connection point should look like? Is this dangerous?

    Would this TT connection point be at the stage where it needs repair? Under UKPN control.
  12. L

    Lazy or dangerous

    I have just disconnected a 3p compressor on a 16mm armoured but inside the isolator each phase was on connectors then dropped to 2.5mm flex And connected.looks like they struggled to terminate. Is this just lazy and bad practise or dangerous ,32amp compresser.
  13. Pete999

    Are you allowed to Switch off and Lock off a dangerous imstallation?

    As an ex Civil servant (electrician) I was given authority that allowed me to switch off and lock off dangerous electrical installations at HMG site world wide. What are the rules in the general public area, example " you are called to do an EICR and its so awful and dangerous, and the customer...
  14. S

    Dangerous Video Youtube won't remove: Join electrical cables the pretty way

    Came across these videos on youtube. Do you think this is safe? Reported many times myself but it is still there. Perhaps if you agree you could report them as well. Vid 1: Vid 2: Ironically they are promoting Safer Internet Day as well boasting about removing harmful content. Shame...
  15. gazdkw82

    Dangerous amazon electrical products

    Over the years iv seen an influx of people purchasing fixtures, accessories and other electrical equipment from amazon. Not the best quality but previously they have been safe to use after good inspected. However, lately i have had some rather dangerous pieces of electrical equipment...
  16. F

    Is this dangerous

    Hi, We've noticed these scorch marks and cracks appeared on 3 different sockets, what is causing this, its a private rented place.
  17. Abbywho

    Anyone know the difference between a red and green wire, besides the fact that red is more dangerous?

    Does anyone know the differences between a ref and green wire?
  18. baldelectrician

    Dangerous metering and inaction

    I do not normally use twitter but I am at the moment having a battle to have someone attend a let property where someone has left exposed live terminals at the radio teleswitch The EICR failed miserably and the landlord has refused access, Scottish Power declined to attend and have passed it to...
  19. D

    Is my external wiring dangerous?

    I've struggled to find a way into the soffits for some of the downlights I'm fitting. I figured that I could drop the cable from the upstairs soffit and run a short way along wall/frame of my house before dropping it into the lower soffit. I guess what my question comes down to is whether it's...
  20. J

    Grill element in the top of the oven has completely warped

    Hi, I have noticed the grill element is warped in the oven and hanging down. Is this dangerous and should I not use it

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