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How would you fix a water pipe in the bathroom that has been repaired at some previous time using a plastic connector?
thank you for your reply. I am a trainee electrician and the question is;It depends on what the pipe is made of, and how much access you have to it. Do you have a photo of it?
Welcome to the forum by the way.
thank you for your reply. I am a trainee electrician and the question is;
imagine you have discovered a water pipe in a bathroom that has been repaired at some previous time using a plastic connector.
explain comprehensively why this situation could be dangerous.
describe using sketches how you would remedy the situation.
i appreciate all of your replies, thank you. well being a complete novice to electrics i would assume that there is potential 1- damage over time of the connector and 2- it would not be a conductor.Strange question. Although it's not actually asking how you would fix it - it's asking what the dangers may be.
It may be absolutely fine. It could be dangerous if it hasn't been fitted correctly, or a suitable connector hasn't been used. I assume they are thinking it may be close to part of the electrical installation.
Edit: I was assuming they meant water leaking on to electrical items, and so forgot the obvious issue relating to earths/bonding. I'm not going to give exact details though - have a think what could happen if plastic is used. What feature of plastic (compared to metal) is important?
i appreciate all of your replies, thank you. well being a complete novice to electrics i would assume that there is potential 1- damage over time of the connector and 2- it would not be a conductor.
a short circuit?Yes, and what issue could the fact that it doesn't conduct cause?
a short circuit?
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