Pictures of simple jobs done properly.

Dave OCD · Sep 2, 2017

I was thinking as per thread title why don't we post up some pictures of how we do the simple common things, would be interesting to get different views and also show the people new to the trade how things ought to be. I'll start off with a simple 3 plate ceiling rose pendant that my son did yesterday, I think it's pretty good.

[ElectriciansForums.net] Pictures of simple jobs done properly.

freddo · Sep 5, 2017

Ended up re-terminating a DB after working on all but one of the circuits, made testing much easier. None of the neutrals or CPCs were in the correct terminals and most terminals were inaccessible as the cables went all over the place. I wish C50 boards were still made. The RCBOs all had really fast tripping times too.

The photo is a bit blurry, I must have been shaking with excitement.

telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

freddo said:
Ended up re-terminating a DB after working on all but one of the circuits, made testing much easier. None of the neutrals or CPCs were in the correct terminals and most terminals were inaccessible as the cables went all over the place. I wish C50 boards were still made. The RCBOs all had really fast tripping times too.
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The photo is a bit blurry, I must have been shaking with excitement.

Neat. here's a simple job of mine; an extension of circuits to new CU:

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EcoTechnologies · Sep 6, 2017

New build I carried out earlier this year. I do suffer with a bit of OCD when it comes to fuseboard

DPG · Sep 6, 2017

Blimy that's a bit neat! DaveOCD will love that.

telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

bloody neat that.them cables look as if they're on parade for a state occasion.

Rpa07 · Sep 6, 2017

telectrix said:
bloody neat that.them cables look as if they're on parade for a state occasion.

Look neater with 2mm CPC sleeving!
I might just copy and paste this statement from now on!!

telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

Rpa07 said:
Look neater with 2mm CPC sleeving!
I might just copy and paste this statement from now on!!

nit picker.

Rpa07 · Sep 6, 2017

@Daniel Masterton That Earth bar with the CPcs and the functional earths from the RCBOs look absolutely sweet. I'm gonna copy that and I thank you. I extended the earth bar last Wylex I did BUT since then I have purchased a bootlaces ferrule crimper and a box of ferrules. I might remember to post a picture, I might not!

telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

Rpa07 said:
@Daniel Masterton That Earth bar with the CPcs and the functional earths from the RCBOs look absolutely sweet. I'm gonna copy that and I thank you. I extended the earth bar last Wylex I did BUT since then I have purchased a bootlaces ferrule crimper and a box of ferrules. I might remember to post a picture, I might not!

alzeimers at your age?

leep82 · Sep 6, 2017

leep82 · Sep 6, 2017

This picture is a central heating system i did on a 4 storey house. Looking back i think i could have been neater.

Strima · Sep 6, 2017

You don't get much simpler than this:

Although the other end is a completely different birds nest...

What make of MCB should I use???

telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

i like the tamper proof lock offs..... NOT.

Dave OCD · Sep 6, 2017

Ah I've seen boards made by M.K. Crabtree and B.G. Wylex but never J.R. Hartley.

Strima · Sep 6, 2017

telectrix said:
i like the tamper proof lock offs..... NOT.

They need a tool to remove so they do comply. When the circuits are locked off the same person, or company, may not be returning to site to energise. this saves a lot of hassle trying to find keys or get combi codes.

The sites are restricted access for trained engineers only so no risk to the public.

Strima · Sep 6, 2017

Dave OCD said:
Ah I've seen boards made by M.K. Crabtree and B.G. Wylex but never J.R. Hartley.

Chinese rectifier, try getting those MCBs without an 8 week lead time. Bloody horrible things.

freddo · Sep 6, 2017

We usually use coded padlocks set to the last digits of the site number for similar things where different companies are working on the same stuff.

Dave OCD · Sep 6, 2017

telectrix said:
Neat. here's a simple job of mine; an extension of circuits to new CU:

Hmm the top of that enclosure doesn't quite meet IP4X eh Tel.

Nice job though.

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Dave OCD · Sep 6, 2017

Daniel Masterton said:
New build I carried out earlier this year. I do suffer with a bit of OCD when it comes to fuseboard

Lovely !

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telectrix · Sep 6, 2017

it did when the job was completed.

Rpa07 · Sep 6, 2017

telectrix said:
alzeimers at your age?

Fear more like!

Dave OCD · Sep 6, 2017

telectrix said:
it did when the job was completed.

Yes of course.

Can't see any harm in leaving a little airflow anyway.

Strima · Sep 6, 2017

freddo said:
We usually use coded padlocks set to the last digits of the site number for similar things where different companies are working on the same stuff.

So do we, except these sites don't have numeric codes which messes things up a bit.