Not a safe isolation procedure in sight!

[Sparky Ninja]

Oh and apparently it saves householders money to get the electrician to just install the cables. No mention of locations, notification either.

lovehome.co.uk: How to fit an electrical socket

 

[Max Clayton]

any mention of part p in the first bit? I think not. No mention of being compitent, so basically my 96 year old nan with dimentia...as long as she can read and understand it can carry out these steps legally? Well that sets my mind at ease why did i bother doing my 2360/2330 at all? and at the same time

And iv only read as far as the first bit.

 

[glynnis]

The follwoing quote from the article- Tip: One way of saving money is to ask an electrician to install the cabling, ready for you to fit the sockets. For more information, contact the Electrical Contractors Association.
Dont think that is how it's meant to work is it?
Who do you get in to test it?

 

[Guest123]

Well they wont publish any of my comments. Seems only Jim can get through!!

 

[Max Clayton]

Well they wont publish any of my comments. Seems only Jim can get through!!

Surprised they publish any true electricians views tbh lenny

 

[Paul.M]

As per the last step you test it by putting a lamp in it!!! Also no mention of earthing the metal socket face that they have a picture of? No mention of informing lba! Don't worry lads, when they plug in the lamp to test it and it doesn't work they will call a sparky in, that is they haven't fried themselves or set fire to the house. Why don't the HSE get involved with things like this?

 

[mogga]

HSE Dont get involved as they only act AFTER an incident from my experience

 

[IQ Electrical]

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing......

They've added my nice comment on how responsible and accurate their advice is!

 

[Guest123]

They've added my nice comment on how responsible and accurate their advice is!

You were perhaps a little more tactful than I was!!!

 

[IQ Electrical]

Perhaps!

 

[IQ Electrical]

The page has been withdrawn!

 

[Guest123]

A victory for the little guys!!!

 

[IQ Electrical]

Is my height in my profile?

 

[Sparky Ninja]

There's always these ones?

 

[mogga]

Just a wee thought your local MP ?? these"Advice" sites all cover their posteriors by using the phrase" seek the advice of a compatant person" the sooner we have a system like GasSafe limiting certain the sale of certain items

 

[Deleted member 9648]

http://www.channel4.com/4homes/diy-self-build/diy-build-advice/a-z-of-diy-building-guides/how-to-wire-a-plug-socket-1-08-10-27_p_1.html

This one isnt bad, until you get to the bit which basically says "to test your socket switch on and see if it works"!.................makes you wonder why we invest a grand or so on test kit.

 

[cbw]

Said to my mate GS today, is it dead, 'put your toungue on it' THANKS mate! Guess I dont need any test kit......