Electric shower query

[littlespark]

“Lone Ranger Electrical” strikes again

At least he cut the trunking to fit over the wood trim at the ceiling. I’ve seen trunkinkung that just bends into the shape it needs to be with a gap down the back.
A little care cutting at the shower end and it would look much neater.
Agree, if shower manufacturers allow top entry for pipe and cables, it must be safe to do so.

 

[sparkdog]

Would have thought it could be chased in regardless of what the wall is made of.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I guess the wall was already tiled, hence the need to go surface. I just dont understand why the 'electrician' did not use the supplied cable outlets, made for the job.

 

[sparkdog]

Logic is a very scarce commodity for certain " Tradesmen."

 

['mr2'gd4u]

Non electrical services not installed with electrical services comes to mind..

 

[Searcaigh]

I sent the pics onto the landlord and, predictably, he asked me to seal it with some silicon. So I did. No issues thus far.

As for the landlord now being aware of the work being carried out in his name by this guy, all he said to me was "I'll let him know for next time." . Didn't expect any better, tbh.

Thanks for all your remarks.

 

[SparkyChick]

Agree, if shower manufacturers allow top entry for pipe and cables, it must be safe to do so.

I believe that what they have internally where the cable entries are is like a trunking type effect that separates the entry point from the internal electricals, so if water does get it, it runs down inside the cavity and drips off harmlessly into the bottom of the case where it can then run out.

 

[DPG]

Like the channels around car hatch back openings.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Did he arrive on a horse? That’s appalling. He has negated the IP rating of the shower.
Water will get in, it will cause problems.

I really hope you haven’t paid him.

Not to mention the IP rating of trunking I know it’s not singles but still

 

[MFS Electrical]

I believe that what they have internally where the cable entries are is like a trunking type effect that separates the entry point from the internal electricals, so if water does get it, it runs down inside the cavity and drips off harmlessly into the bottom of the case where it can then run out.

But only if the manufacturers instructions say it’s ok because many don’t allow top entry