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thanx for all the replies, sorry i not answer earlier but my weekend off turned into working , great!! To clear a few things up, the fridge was fitted with moulded 13 amp plug as was the washing machine. The microwave and oven were supplied with cable. all are integrated appliances. the connection in place for fridge was fixed cooker outlet plate as were the washing machine and oven. The connection for the microwave was to be via 13a socket.
However, the manufacturers instructions for the oven and microwave stated "an all pole isolating switch with at least a 3mm contact gap must be available for the installation" These were not availabe, and neither were any fused outlets. This was my main reason for not connecting them up,i was concerned that there was no way to safely isolate the appliances within the kitchen,. i rang the manufacturer and was told that if the plugs were removed and wired directly to cu then if a fault occurred the warranty may be void. I also rang napit tech and explained to them , and was told i was right not to connect them.
At no point was i being a jobsworth or a busybody as someone commented earlier(i wonder what he would of called me had i connected them up without questiion and caused damage,,,, or god forbid someones death?) I had words with the customer and the electrician,as i stated earlier i would rather do the wrong thing for the right reason than just get stuck in, something we fitters get a good slagging off for. in fact he had to change the cabling and outlet for the microwave because it was wrong . I spoke to customer again yesterday as i had to go there instead of having the day off, and again explained to him why i did not want to connect the units, and will also speak to the electrician to apologise if i need to because at no time was i questioning his professional integrity, just explaining my reasons as to why i did not feel comfortable in doing so . I dont feel that i deserve the condescending pat on the head and you fit the kitchen let us do the electric type comment, as i am responsible for connectin appliances and leaving the job in a safe to use condition i either do it right or not at all . I do take on board all comments, good or bad as we learn a lot by our mistakes, and thank you all again for the time spent replying.
However, the manufacturers instructions for the oven and microwave stated "an all pole isolating switch with at least a 3mm contact gap must be available for the installation" These were not availabe, and neither were any fused outlets. This was my main reason for not connecting them up,i was concerned that there was no way to safely isolate the appliances within the kitchen,. i rang the manufacturer and was told that if the plugs were removed and wired directly to cu then if a fault occurred the warranty may be void. I also rang napit tech and explained to them , and was told i was right not to connect them.
At no point was i being a jobsworth or a busybody as someone commented earlier(i wonder what he would of called me had i connected them up without questiion and caused damage,,,, or god forbid someones death?) I had words with the customer and the electrician,as i stated earlier i would rather do the wrong thing for the right reason than just get stuck in, something we fitters get a good slagging off for. in fact he had to change the cabling and outlet for the microwave because it was wrong . I spoke to customer again yesterday as i had to go there instead of having the day off, and again explained to him why i did not want to connect the units, and will also speak to the electrician to apologise if i need to because at no time was i questioning his professional integrity, just explaining my reasons as to why i did not feel comfortable in doing so . I dont feel that i deserve the condescending pat on the head and you fit the kitchen let us do the electric type comment, as i am responsible for connectin appliances and leaving the job in a safe to use condition i either do it right or not at all . I do take on board all comments, good or bad as we learn a lot by our mistakes, and thank you all again for the time spent replying.