New Electrical Install Question

[westward10]

This may be a temporary measure until second fix stage to keep lighting/power on, but best speak to the electrician and raise your concerns

Temporary measure or not unenclosed block connectors are totally unacceptable.

 

[Pete999]

Or a temporary joint to maintain power whilst circuits are being altered.

Or a Cowboy

 

[Asosoon]

Sorry, I've had to leave the house and only just returned. The block connectors are being used to connect the spot lights, a ceiling lamp, the bathroom extractor fan and light switches. I I can seen two junction boxes which also appear to be connected to the light circuit. I'll try to post some pictures.

 

[westward10]

Sorry, I've had to leave the house and only just returned. The block connectors are being used to connect the spot lights, a ceiling lamp, the bathroom extractor fan and light switches. I I can seen two junction boxes which also appear to be connected to the light circuit. I'll try to post some pictures.

As I suspected, I think you need to have serious concerns about the work they are carrying out.

 

[Asosoon]

 

[Asosoon]

Westward10, this is where my ignorance in the subject defeats me. What should they be using?

 

[davesparks]

I think you'd have been better off getting an electrician to do the electrical work instead of the half brained monkey who did that.

I hope your house insurance is up to date, cos she gonna burn

 

[westward10]

My advice, stop them from doing anymore work and get qualified electrician in, that is scandalous.

 

[davesparks]

Westward10, this is where my ignorance in the subject defeats me. What should they be using?

In that application they should have used a maintainenece free connection, but the better option would be to wire it in such a way that there are no hidden joints of any type.
Also they should not have shifted the insulation out of place because it can lead to pockets of cold air being trapped there and causing condensation and damp problems.

 

[westward10]

Westward10, this is where my ignorance in the subject defeats me. What should they be

The person doing that work may call themselves an electrician but that is one thing they are not.

 

[telectrix]

oh.idon'tknow. i like them :

 

[GMES]

That is absolutely disgraceful work and is not the work of a competent Electrician, as westward just said stop them from going any further and get a decent guy in while it's at the 1st fix stage.

 

[telectrix]

but if lights are b&q and manufacturers instructions say choc blocks and tape?????????

 

[HandySparks]

The guy is clearly not an electrician.

 

[Asosoon]

I feared it was the case. Thank you for your advice. I will try and find a competent electrician.

 

[Pete999]

Totally agree with Westward10, the people that did that work need prosecuting scandalous work, he sure as hell ain't no Electrician, or if he says he is he needs to give up PDQ.
Stop the work and get a decent Professional in, may be able to salvage some of the cable, I hope you haven't paid this guy any money.

 

[GMES]

but if lights are b&q and manufacturers instructions say choc blocks and tape?????????

The guy is clearly not an electrician.

We've all said the same for years but Tel is like family now.

 

[GMES]

I feared it was the case. Thank you for your advice. I will try and find a competent electrician.

What part of London are you based, I am sure one of the members could help you out.

 

[Leesparkykent]

 

[Asosoon]

I'm in Mitcham.