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[DPG]

That's a lot better than how it was!

The only thing I was thinking is that the nut on the earth stud is tightened on to plastic.

 

[pirate]

DPG, I can see what you mean, however the earth stud protrudes into the box through a hole drilled in the back. The stud is bolted to the metal casing, then there is a second nut on top, which protrudes even further into the box.

 

[DPG]

DPG, I can see what you mean, however the earth stud protrudes into the box through a hole drilled in the back. The stud is bolted to the metal casing, then there is a second nut on top, which protrudes even further into the box.

Ah I've just looked closer. I didn't realise you made a clearance hole in the enclosure. I thought the nut was clamping down on it.

 

[pirate]

I suppose I should post this, so you can see what old stock I was using!

I know...something's missing...

 

[littlespark]

I know...something's missing...

230v warning sticker?

 

[westward10]

Cord restraint.

 

[davesparks]

I suppose I should post this, so you can see what old stock I was using!
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I know...something's missing...

I can only see cable restraint missing

 

[Julie.]

Maybe some warnings?

Safety earth do not remove...

Caution, This installation has wiring colours two two versions....

Warning, multiple supplies....

Warning, this installation should be periodically tested....

This installation or part of it is protected by a device which automatically switches off...

This installation or part of it is protected by a surge protection device, which should be periodically....

Warning, may contain nuts...

Warning, stairs may go down as well as up...


Just the normal plethora of labels that have to be added...

 

[Baddegg]

Just pop a pirate woz ere sticker on mate! ?

 

[static zap]

A tacky Shiny Gold label promoting you services ,
and NICELEGs status !

 

[pirate]

davesparks and julie,
I intend to fit gland on incomer, for cable restraint ,but waiting til I fit new cable/
.
Sadly it's Men's Shed Charity and has had to close due to the coronavirus, which is a bummer.

However...

and today I have worked out how to print these labels onto standard Avery sheets!
YAY!
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baddegg and static...I'm working on it!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Nice one

just needs a 240v warning sticker now

 

[GBDamo]

Should be ok for 26amps

 

[freddo]

At least they used 3 core!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Joking aside that flex would probably pull 26a without too much trouble

I have seen an old JW video showing 1mm/1.5mm solid taking about 50a before it started to bubble and smoke

 

[davesparks]

davesparks and julie,
I intend to fit gland on incomer, for cable restraint ,but waiting til I fit new cable/
.
Sadly it's Men's Shed Charity and has had to close due to the coronavirus, which is a bummer.

However...
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and today I have worked out how to print these labels onto standard Avery sheets!
YAY!
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baddegg and static...I'm working on it!

A pointless label, and it's wonky

 

[pirate]

yup, wonky! Sorry!
Pointless?
Probably!
but if I hadn't done it, someone would have complained!
next time...

 

[davesparks]

yup, wonky! Sorry!
Pointless?
Probably!
but if I hadn't done it, someone would have complained!
next time...

Pointless is obviously just my opinion, but I do have a particular hatred of labels that nobody will ever read/will ignore, aren't required, state the obvious or just make a neat job look messy.

 

[westward10]

Pointless is obviously just my opinion, but I do have a particular hatred of labels that nobody will ever read/will ignore, aren't required, state the obvious or just make a neat job look messy.

You are not alone.

 

[davesparks]

You are not alone.

In one building I regularly work in they have
-a locked door with a neat, clearly legible, label on it identifying it as the electrical intake. Seems pretty self explanatory yes? No, some muppet with a clipboard from head office came round and insisted that this bright yellow 'warning high voltage' sticker be put on the door.
-doors opening into a cable riser on each floor, no DBs or anything else in there, just a couple of trays and some trunking, the doors are kept locked and everyone who needs to know what's in there knows. Along comes the clipboard wielding womble and now there's these hideous (wonky) yellow stickers warning the world of the high voltage inside.

 

[Julie.]

davesparks and julie,
I intend to fit gland on incomer, for cable restraint ,but waiting til I fit new cable/
.
Sadly it's Men's Shed Charity and has had to close due to the coronavirus, which is a bummer.

However...
View attachment 56395
and today I have worked out how to print these labels onto standard Avery sheets!
YAY!
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baddegg and static...I'm working on it!

Arrh

I hate that warning label, it's the worse one of all the ones we're supposed to add!

At least the others make some sense.

Should have gone with the "stairs can go down as well as up" option

More useful than the wiring colours!!

 

[littlespark]

I just noticed you warning label IS HELD ON WITH SELLOTAPE!!!! Never mind wonky.... sello-flippin’-tape!

I thought you were a pro....

 

[ipf]

Was sent this earlier via 'Pro Elec'.
Ee Ba Gum...that's tasty!!!

 

[littlespark]

“Stainless steel, multi way adjustable bracket”
A fork indeed.
What a forking mess

 

[westward10]

I have shown this before, can you spot the fire exit.

 

[Julie.]

Was sent this earlier via 'Pro Elec'.
Ee Ba Gum...that's tasty!!!
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When you combine two things, such as a spoon and a fork, it's usual to create a portmanteau such as spork (although others create it the other way around as foon).

Since this is a clever way of combining a fork and a bracket perhaps it should be called a Fo'cket.

The guy obviously just thought Fo'cket when he did the job!

 

[richy3333]

I have shown this before, can you spot the fire exit.View attachment 56401

Is it just to the right hand side out of picture

 

[Baddegg]

Was sent this earlier via 'Pro Elec'.
Ee Ba Gum...that's tasty!!!
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And they say craftmanship is dead?
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I have shown this before, can you spot the fire exit.View attachment 56401

Is that a chair in front of it! ??

 

[westward10]

It's a fire exit they are supposed to be obstructed.

 

[pirate]

First of all, I hate labels! I do have to satisfy a "spreadsheet" mentality however...
and yes, I hang my head in shame for using sellotape but that's what was to hand...

On the fork thingy, does anyone remember "Splayds"?
I thought they were a 70s thing, but apparently they are still on the market...

That fire exit pic tho...

 

[Julie.]

That door needs a sign on the push-bar such as "fire exit, push to exit"

Or else no-one will know how to use it or what it is!

 

[westward10]

It has one but may be obscured by the others

 

[Pete999]

And they say craftmanship is dead?
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Is that a chair in front of it! ??

Adapt and Improvise a SAS mantra I believe

 

[static zap]

I have shown this before, " can you spot the fire exit."

I'm still looking for a White door on a dark background.
..A bit like a cellar bar in Bristol...

 

[lozarus]

Very nasty little widowmaker found above a ceiling. One klik rose was perm for emergency, other was switched supply from PIR. Previous installer had bridged the lives together in the fitting in the switched terminal - so the emergency side had never worked anyway, and pins of either klik plug were live when the other was unplugged.

In a school. Honestly they're the worst for it. Big "maintenance" firms smashing the remedials out with so many layers of people that there's basically no accountability.

 

[Leroy Merlin]

Only went to change the shower.....! I see problems ahead

 

[davesparks]

Only went to change the shower.....! I see problems ahead
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A few of the strands have a bit of copper showing, but what's the issue other than that?

 

[Julie.]

Only went to change the shower.....! I see problems ahead
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Split concentric cable?

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have come across this several times where a big bunched bundle of 2.5 red / black singles are being used as tails...
at first I was cursing the badger who installed such an abomination.
but after My initial shock horror I kinda had to stand back and admire the handwork.

 

[davesparks]

I have come across this several times where a big bunched bundle of 2.5 red / black singles are being used as tails...
at first I was cursing the badger who installed such an abomination.
but after My initial shock horror I kinda had to stand back and admire the handwork.

In that picture its quite clear its a split concentric feed rather than a big bunch of singles.

I have resorted to using a bunch of 2.5 singles as an emergency measure once in the past, it was all I could do at the time to get a pub through the evening before fixing it the next day.