Yeah someone linked to the first person. Wouldn’t want to get it signed off and the start changing stuff although it looks like the sign off isn’t worth a great deal from some people.You say in #1 someone else is signing it off?
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Yeah someone linked to the first person. Wouldn’t want to get it signed off and the start changing stuff although it looks like the sign off isn’t worth a great deal from some people.You say in #1 someone else is signing it off?
It is a bit worrying they feel the armour doesn't need earthing because to a competent electrician this is a fundamental requirement.
The person "Signing it off" should identify the issues, to which the installer will have to return and fix, followed by a revisit from the "Signing it off" person, who may or may not also be the Notifier.
You may as well cancel the original, pay him off and get someone else who can complete, sign off and notify.
Where are you located, someone here may be able to sort it.?
you should give the original sparks the opportunity to rectify it. as it stands, you're on a winner as you have only paid half. talk to him, tell him your concerns. if necessary show him the posts on this thread. if he fixes it and gets it signed off, then pay the balance. if he refuses, don't pay him. you have monies left over to pay someone else. several members in Manc. area should be able to help if needed.Totally agree with you. Looks like I’ve been had again then.
I’m beginning to think it would be signed off regardless. I have currently paid just over half but not sure I should pay the rest and then pay someone else to put it all right, surely I should use the retained money (and no doubt add to it) to get it done correctly.
I’m in the Manchester area.
you should give the original sparks the opportunity to rectify it. as it stands, you're on a winner as you have only paid half. talk to him, tell him your concerns. if necessary show him the posts on this thread. if he fixes it and gets it signed off, then pay the balance. if he refuses, don't pay him. you have monies left over to pay someone else. several members in Manc. area should be able to help if needed.
What has made you question the armour of the cable not being earthed because I assume you have limited electrical knowledge.
Hi,what were the issues,causing the tripping ?
Oh dear. There seems to be more and more of this type of thread on here, a bit concerning the number of jobs being installed to such a poor standard that even the electrically unskilled clients can see it is wrong. It worries me to think about how many bad jobs are just accepted. It's not even like they tried and made a mistake, the wiring is just chucked in any old way.
I hope you can find someone who cares to do the job correctly.
Actually I'm looking at those board pictures once more can you look at the other end of the terminated cables and post photos? Can't help thinking that's not SWA and maybe just Hi Tuff or similar
Jeez that's rough.
Nobody is perfect and my own thoughts would have been to give the guy a chance to sort it.
He's blown that opportunity.
Fortunately there are a lot of good tradesmen out there who will do the job properly.
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