Plastering directly over T&E

[1shortcircuit]

yep i am jumping the gun. i always worry about future problems !!!

Being prepared is one thing but giving your attention to other areas of concern whilst carrying out electrical installation will catch you out. Electrics is all about working methodically so once you have proven continuity and IR THEN you can think about plaster. If you are going to cap cables then the testing will need to occur after this because it is possible to nip a cable in the process. If plastering direct then you will still need to use cable clips on the cable to secure them to the wall. If you do not do this then the cables will keep bouncing off the wall and probably end up being visible after you have plastered.

One thing I would add is, get that ****ing sparky in to help/advise you appropriately. Regardless of what you are paying him for his services he will be responsible for the entire installation of the circuit/s if he is signing it off!

 

[Deleted member 9648]

The main reason for capping is to protect the cables from mechanical damage during the process of plastering....not from the plaster itself.

 

[Taylortwocities]

can i have directions please ?

Need your postcode, then....

 

[Dave 85]

Ted, if you are ready to plaster than I am presuming that all the cables are in? This would be an ideal time to get the first fix tested for continuity and an insulation resistance test carried out.

This is where wago connectors work a treat:thumbsup

Testing before 2nd fix eh? That's a new one. Total and utter waste of time IMO

 

[trev]

Well it'll test the first feeds if nowt else

 

[tedglen2]

postcode - SW1A 1AA

 

[Plonker 3]

Here you go, here is your nearest B&Q then.

B&Q Online: From Kitchens & Bathrooms to Sheds & Paving; plus planning tools

although surely you have minions to do this sort of stuff for you if you live at Buckingham Palace?

 

[trev]

So now we know who tedglen really is. Do you honestly think you should be helping sparkies out at 92 years old Phil?
Put your feet up man just like you've done since the end of the war

 

[tedglen2]

lol - I have a lot of chasing to do

 

[trev]

Aye, after all the minions and anything in a skirt if the old reports are true you old dog