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Fully agree, but if you're going to challenge this work, you really need black/white violations of regulations, not something as subjective as poor workmanship.And most of those things would be against the good workmanship regulation.
Correct, but there's no actual reg. to support this; just good sense and good practice.If you gland at least the supply end properly then you protect the outer sheathing if it becomes live. If you cut through the SWA with an earthed armour there will be a protective device operating whereas without that earthing the outer armour will not necessarily operate the protective device. no?
Fully agree, but if you're going to challenge this work, you really need black/white violations of regulations, not something as subjective as poor workmanship.
Can. I ask what you mean by the copper equivalent CSA of the number of wires mean?as long as the copper equivalent csa of the number of wires connected is sufficient, which I would estimate they are. Should have sleeving on them, but that's a minor point.
Also if you don't mind, could you breakdown the above for me, what can be done to fix these issues please.At the house end, the only regulation breaches (from an English point of view) that I can see, are the single sheathed blue and brown, lack of strain relief, non fire resistant enclosures, and possible IP rating issues.
Understood. I won't be applying any measures myself. I'm finding it difficult getting another electrician to come out, so just looking for advice on what can be done to put it right, so I know I know what to look for if the electrician puts it right.You have been told several times to seek the services of an electrian they will know how to rectify it. The forum whilst happy to help DIY members draw a line whereby the advice given maybe applied incorrectly.
Can. I ask what you mean by the copper equivalent CSA of the number of wires mean?
Also if you don't mind, could you breakdown the above for me, what can be done to fix these issues please.
There may be someone on here who can visit you. Which area are you in?Understood. I won't be applying any measures myself. I'm finding it difficult getting another electrician to come out, so just looking for advice on what can be done to put it right, so I know I know what to look for if the electrician puts it right.
Definitely not gonna touch it myself, I wouldn't touch electrics, that's a job for trained professionals.Just get a decent electrician in. They will not need you to tell them what needs doing, and may even be offended if you try to do this.
Or are you thinking of doing the work yourself?
Co Down Northern Ireland. Have found a chap who can hopefully take a look at it today.There may be someone on here who can visit you. Which area are you in?
Great, let us know what he comes back with!Co Down Northern Ireland. Have found a chap who can hopefully take a look at it today.
I see they're doing it wrong as well! You're supposed to not use glands and take the armouring directly into the MET. Silly GSH Electrical!
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