Bad Advice From A "Spark" ???

[Leesparkykent]

Is this true? Isn't cable clipped to joists.

NO it's complete bollox

 

[davesparks]

To ensure a person is qualified, make sure they are registered with either NAPIT, NICEIC, ECA or ELECSA and also look for them on the Competent Persons Register.

Nonsense, this does not guarantee that someone is qualified or competent, there are far too many cowboys registered with these schemes.
Also many of us are qualified and experienced but not registered with those schemes.

 

[Squid]

Also electric cables behind wood boards is a fire risk.

Better remove my wood lathe and plaster walls, under floorboards is that okay?

 

[Pete999]

Is this true? Isn't cable clipped to joists.

In new builds maybe, but rewires no chance.

 

[Octopus]

While chatting to a friend of a friend who is a self employed builder/spark/plumber, he suggested dropping a spur off the lighting circuit in the attic???? Surely that's a big no-no or is it allowed under certain circumstances?

Hum............. jack of all, master of none!

 

[Pete999]

Hum............. jack of all, master of none!

Reminds me of some of the builder/plumber/plasterer types who profess to be "OK with Electrics" as well, I'm OK with a bit of plastering ( as long as is ain't to large) can do a bit of building / plumbing as well, but no way would I consider myself as competent, let alone confident neither would I charge anyone, except for electrikery work.

 

[dksanders]

NO it's complete bollox

You're right, I was thinking of wooden accessory backs when I put that.

 

[Pete999]

You're right, I was thinking of wooden accessory backs when I put that.

Wooden accessory backs, sorry don't understand, can you explain?

 

[Sw33tnuff]

Don't risk this cowboy, get a qualified sparky to do the job. Peace of mind & your home insurance.

 

[Devonchris]

Wooden accessory backs, sorry don't understand, can you explain?

Something like this?

Wooden Mounting Pattress to suit 4 Dome Switches - https://www.broughtons.com/store/product/93334/wooden-mounting-pattress-to-suit-4-dome-switches/