Is this the worst install you have ever seen? *Feedback wanted!*

[plugsandsparks]

Did the lights work ?

Were they DI ?

Had he run out of tape and clips and you caught him between his return.

Does he have a registered disability ?

Is there an RCD anyway so whats the big deal ?

If she now in the dark when its lovely weather.

Best i can do.... otherwise... not done by our profession for sure

 

[Dave 85]

I dont see what all the fuss is about....
It works doesn't it?

 

[sparks1973]

:clown:Time served? No chance, surely?

Either way, that is truly shocking. How do these clowns sleep at night?

Do you know, if I had not seen so many posts lately that were thought to be wind ups, I would honestly flag this as being one.

with baggy pants and funny looking boots....he may look like this...

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[SKY]

Jesus - I'm still in "shock"

 

[edrobbo8]

'The earth is only used for stripping the cable isn't it?' Words of a DIY have-a-go-hero to me a few weeks back......

That is one of the shoddiest bits of work I have seen!

 

[michaelk]

that is [h=1]unbelievable!!!!!![/h]What spark in their right mind would do that!

 

[pencilpusher]

that is unbelievable!!!!!!

What spark in their right mind would do that!

I think that is the point: He is no spark!

 

[dim_bulb]

At least the cables are accessible
and hes kinda made it safer by providing light so she doesn't trip up in the dark



Just kidin

 

[cmac70]

hi rmc86uk
The words cowboy springs to mind. level 2 rookie would be better.

 

[jimkouk]

Hi guys!Electricians in Greece face the same problems with DIY electricians (home owners) and certified electricians also that just are not cut for the job and should have their permitts taken.

 

[Gilez]

Without trying to sound harsh, you have asked for advice and you have it, so what are you going to do about it?

The work is some of the worst I have seen. What he has done is litterally criminal in terms of Notifiable work, so you really need to get onto Trading Standards and Building Control. What has been done is a death trap by no uncertain terms and there would be risk of electric shock and/or fire. This installation will definately invalidate your cousins home insurance. What he has done is not your problem as such, it is his, so you need to act. Luckily for your cousin, you know it is an appauling installation so have disconneced it.

I have heard stories of guys being locked up for sub-standard work and this sort of stuff is what puts them there.

Do everyone a favour mate, including him, and report it to the authorities. He needs to be stopped before he does cause an injury or death or fire. Can you forgive yourself if you read something in the paper about someone being killed by substandard work? I couldn't, knowing I hadn't reported it.

 

[cobrauk]

This guys needs to be stopped report him m8

 

[locheelad]

I have a grandson who can do better and he is only 12

 

[bayleydave]

Whoever has done this should be in prison. I hope this has been reported?

 

[looploop]

Whats wrong with it? A.Plumber.

 

[wlg]

The geezer should be locked up and the key thrown away

 

[scubawomble]

That is disturbing... What is colloquially known as common sense should dictate that live exposed conductive parts should be covered never mind BS7671...

Burying T&E??? common...

and are the fittings even IP rated?

That said, please excuse my naivety but what is the problem with having the lights fed from a ring main (assuming the additional load would not take the circuit beyond max rated demand).

I have just done something similar to a new build house where they had run 6mm to a hob point that was going to feed an induction hob, but instead the owners fitted a gas hob and so there is 6mm cable on a 40am MCB to feed a tiny electrical spark... I have added a circuit that will feed a couple of electric heaters, a few lights and sockets.

I am a qualified electrician, but not a very practiced one (just qualified). and so am checking that I have not made an error that will have my work appearing on a new thread...

 

[NeilG1967]

Hmmm

Not much else to say really, lucky he is not up on a manslaughter charge. Maybe a new career is needed.

 

[Ben Grant]

Stop referring to it as 'work' chaps, it's an offence to the word.
Work implies something useful has been done.

Completely agree, in this case the 'work' as some call it has been detrimental to the overall installation, and is no a dangerous situation. You cannot put this right, t+e shouldnt really be outside anyway, even if it was terminated in a more suitable manner.

 

[4site]

what a kin -----...emma shaw was a terrible accident...that is MENTAL