mudman
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I used to think that Part P was just another bureaucratic waste of time, but not anymore.
Just had the kitchen fit from hell and after they've gone, I noticed that one of the socket covers was loose and decided to sort it. Having a look I notice that the earth wire is floating loose. Also can't fix the cover as they have left the original back box in and with the addition of plasterboard and tiles, the screws are no too short.
Decided to take the cover off another socket and see how it was fixed to find the box full of dirt, another floating earthwire and a live wire loose in the terminal.
So, ringmain not protected by an earth, scary, appliance develops a fault, no protection. I think I'm right in thinking that this would also stop the RCDs from tripping? Also, what if someone puts a plug in with a good thump that dislodges the live wire that then touches the metal of the socket cover? Not only is the socket now live but no protection from electocution.
Now I can see why my requests for a Part P certificate have been ignored so far.
Anyway, the company that subcontracted out the work to these cowboys have promised to get it sorted and that all necessary certificates will be issued. But until then, which could be a few days, I have to sort it out myself to ensure that it is safe to use.
Not at all happy and what makes it worse is that I'm coming round to the idea that John Prescott may have been right after all. :x
Well, at least I feel better for getting that off my chest.
Just had the kitchen fit from hell and after they've gone, I noticed that one of the socket covers was loose and decided to sort it. Having a look I notice that the earth wire is floating loose. Also can't fix the cover as they have left the original back box in and with the addition of plasterboard and tiles, the screws are no too short.
Decided to take the cover off another socket and see how it was fixed to find the box full of dirt, another floating earthwire and a live wire loose in the terminal.
So, ringmain not protected by an earth, scary, appliance develops a fault, no protection. I think I'm right in thinking that this would also stop the RCDs from tripping? Also, what if someone puts a plug in with a good thump that dislodges the live wire that then touches the metal of the socket cover? Not only is the socket now live but no protection from electocution.
Now I can see why my requests for a Part P certificate have been ignored so far.
Anyway, the company that subcontracted out the work to these cowboys have promised to get it sorted and that all necessary certificates will be issued. But until then, which could be a few days, I have to sort it out myself to ensure that it is safe to use.
Not at all happy and what makes it worse is that I'm coming round to the idea that John Prescott may have been right after all. :x
Well, at least I feel better for getting that off my chest.