Opinions please an an observation I've made

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• Aug 18, 2017

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Hello guys.

I'm looking for some opinions on an observation I have made..

below are pictures to illustrate. This happens with the lightest effort whilst plugging something in.

 

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My opinion

 

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What opinion would you like.

 

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Looks like some C.S. is needed tbh.

 

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Just a comment in the notes IMHO

 

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• Aug 18, 2017

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If it gives finger access to live parts without the use of a tool, then probably C1. If access to single insulated, then C2.

 

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Glue then cap on, someone seems to be very heavy handed when using the socket outlets.

 

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In a similar vain to @Taylortwocities and @Pete999 , a quick dab of PVC cement at the end, stop that cap moving... problem solved.

 

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westward10 said:

What opinion would you like.

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yours

 

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• Aug 18, 2017

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Not entirely safe as is, I would tighten the socket accessory screws to stop it moving.
If that failed then a screw into the end cap and lid/base junction so that it cannot move readily but can be disassembled later.

 

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okay, yes obviously some glue is needed.

So would you actively fetch some glue for it?
What if you haven't got glue? Would you tell them and not code it?
Or code it?

 

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widdler said:

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I think it will rain tonight, seriously though a few plastic rivets will be more professional than pvc cement. Code 3 there is only access to conductors as terminations should be enclosed in a back box.

 

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widdler said:

okay, yes obviously some glue is needed.

So would you actively fetch some glue for it?
What if you haven't got glue? Would you tell them and not code it?
Or code it?

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PVC cement will last five minutes before it is kicked off again.

 

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Small self tappers where the box clips into the trunking, on one each corner should do the trick, or take the trunking to the nearest corner, wont need any Glue,self tappers, unless the idiot in the office the sockets will stay put.

 

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That is MK Premier trunking...