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That isn't an argument cpcs connect initially to the accessory.There is an argument that the socket is earthed if one of its screw fixing is into a fixed lug in a metal back box, as long as the back box is earthed.
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That isn't an argument cpcs connect initially to the accessory.There is an argument that the socket is earthed if one of its screw fixing is into a fixed lug in a metal back box, as long as the back box is earthed.
Terminals are usually brass so little risk of corrosion in any sane environment.That would also apply to the terminal screws, but we do those up with our torque driver don't we.
Yep, no matter what, the accessory should be earthed. Touch point is important. The back box is the secondary, although, in most cases, IMO, it should also be cable connected.Terminals are usually brass so little risk of corrosion in any sane environment.
There reverse is more reasonable, if the accessories is earthed by the CPC then the back-box is acceptably so via the screws, also normally you can't touch that.
Stop, Hammer time!
He's interfered with your installation without even informing you, besides ferkin' it up completely. I definitely would not sign off a certificate for that.Firstly he said the screws didn't quite reach so he got longer screws but they were too long so when he tightened one of them it ripped the lug of one of the boxes, when I removed the fronts I was this. as you can see, no grommets, way too short and stripped back with a machete. Can you imagine the pain it caused trying to sort that out, wonder if he has adhered to safe zones.
Apparently it was all done when the el cheapo kitchen cupboards were added about 4-5yrs ago. I can't understand why they didn't use the service void and some trunking if that was the case.Cables slung under the units and a wago box joint is pretty normal these days , heck I even run cables under the units in some pipe or flexi if the customer doesn't want to pay to have it all chased in.
But the terminating of the socket and all the torn up sheathing is just rough as a badgers
Yes in a perfect world you can screw some plastic trunking on the wall and run any cables in prior to the units being installed.Apparently it was all done when the el cheapo kitchen cupboards were added about 4-5yrs ago. I can't understand why they didn't use the service void and some trunking if that was the case.
That was a bit like one I had a while ago.Yes in a perfect world you can screw some plastic trunking on the wall and run any cables in prior to the units being installed.
However on many an occasion I get a call at the last minute saying 'please can you pop round and put in some new sockets in our new kitchen' to find the kitchen is all but 99% installed and I am having to fish cables under the units and carefully chase up behind the brand new worktops that were just laid last week
That black and red looks like it might be polythene T&E, which was made for a short time between after rubber and before PVC.I then found this in a socket in the lounge at the opposite end of the house to the kitchen.
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PmslThis is so typical of builders wiring , roughly installed , stripped with an axe, cores all twisted up and bent and all mangled terminations.
We find this type of brand New install all of the time , literally all of the time.
I honestly think they just don't give a ---- , even in their own house
WHATS THE PROBLEM?Mate sent me this. Not his best jobView attachment 1081888
I spotted the issue straight away , they forgot to connect the earth ?WHATS THE PROBLEM?
It works therefore it must be ok!!??!!
They could not work out how to get the CPC in and still have the shutters clamping the L&N.I spotted the issue straight away , they forgot to connect the earth ?
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