Help! Is this wiring correct?

[DPG]

I think he said the tape was just holding two cables together rather than covering a join.

 

[Clocks]

Yes not a connection. Just holding cables together. Sorry to have wasted everyone’s time on this. I got really panicked.

 

[davesparks]

Yes not a connection. Just holding cables together. Sorry to have wasted everyone’s time on this. I got really panicked.

At any point did you consider discussing your concerns with the electrician doing the job rather than going behind their back?

 

[Clocks]

Of course but I wanted to understand whether I was right/wrong/clarify before approaching him. I wasn’t going behind his back, just wanted to be more sure of my concerns before speaking/confronting him.

 

[littlespark]

It’s fine to ask. You just wanted a second opinion. You got third, fourth, twelfth all at once.

What sort of downlights use those brackets? I presume they get buried in plaster then the light is fitted after decoration?
Do plasterers like these things? How easy is it for them compared to just a hole to spread around?
I measure where any obstruction is, and drill a clean hole afterwards avoiding any joists.

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

It’s fine to ask. You just wanted a second opinion. You got third, fourth, twelfth all at once.

What sort of downlights use those brackets? I presume they get buried in plaster then the light is fitted after decoration?
Do plasterers like these things? How easy is it for them compared to just a hole to spread around?
I measure where any obstruction is, and drill a clean hole afterwards avoiding any joists.

Top tip I was taught once: drill pilot hole first, stick a wire coat hanger up and spin 360 degrees to final check for joists

 

[JK-Electrical]

What sort of downlights use those brackets?

The trimless recessed type:

Arc led plaster-in led downlights, trimless gu10 downlight, ADLT001BB/MW UK

SKU:ARC-PIDL Lamp Required: GU10 Maximum Wattage: 50W IP Rating: IP20 Cut Out: 85mm Overall Diameter: 120mm Depth: 54mm Baffle Finish: Matt Black Paint Finish: Matt White

arc-led.co.uk

I presume they get buried in plaster then the light is fitted after decoration?

Spot on!

 

[Clocks]

It’s fine to ask. You just wanted a second opinion. You got third, fourth, twelfth all at once.

What sort of downlights use those brackets? I presume they get buried in plaster then the light is fitted after decoration?
Do plasterers like these things? How easy is it for them compared to just a hole to spread around?
I measure where any obstruction is, and drill a clean hole afterwards avoiding any joists.

Yes they are plaster over lights. I am told (by the lighting shop) that plasters love them especially as the lip gives them a guide as to thickness of skim.

 

[westward10]

This is your third thread. This one a vehicle charging point and a patio heater. Why are you not consulting your electrician?