Why?

graeme210375 · Dec 18, 2012

Went to a job today to replace some wall and ceiling lights along with some switches and sockets.

I came across this cu which was just installed last Xmas. It was in a newly renovated downstairs bathroom. From what I understand, the spark also fitted the vanity unit after the cu install.

How can anyone possibly remove the cover without dismantling the entire vanity unit?

Is there a minimum space that should be left infront of the cu for access?

MDJ · Dec 18, 2012

I expect the vanity unit was built around it and was difficult to adapt due to space haha

graeme210375 · Dec 18, 2012

There is plenty of room to the right of the cu to re mount it in a more accessible location.

MDJ · Dec 18, 2012

well he didn't think the job through and when he tried to fit the unit around the board probably realised he dropped one haha, However I bet he didn't have the heart to move it once he just put it on the wall.

Octopus · Dec 18, 2012

I don't believe a proper sparky did that. Sure he wasn't a plumber masquarading as a sparky??

Engineer54 · Dec 18, 2012

Murdoch said:
I don't believe a proper sparky did that. Sure he wasn't a plumber masquarading as a sparky??

Exactly what i was thinking, ....More interested in his vanity unit than the CU position!!

rover v8 · Dec 18, 2012

thats probably why you are there changing lights etc and not him !

shagbite · Dec 18, 2012

i think it's about time sinks were included in section 701.

MDJ · Dec 18, 2012

Murdoch said:
I don't believe a proper sparky did that. Sure he wasn't a plumber masquarading as a sparky??

Might have been, who ever done it didn't decide to move it after they realised they dropped a clanger.

KevinS · Dec 18, 2012

Could it not be a case of the sparky being told what was going there. Just a case of this is where the db needs to be! And then afterwards the punter thinking ****, it's in the wrong place, what's the easiest/cheapest solution

MDJ · Dec 18, 2012

It may be the spark didn't fit the vanity unit, although the labelling is poor, the stickers are on the lid and I see theres brown tape on the tails, not saying thats great, but plumbers don't normally carry brown tape and he has marked the rcds 1 and 2, I reckon a spark did it, and a builder or bathroom fitter put the unit around,just guessing obviously but its something to consider and passes the time.

dim_bulb · Dec 18, 2012

Oh dear........

where have they put the toothpaste and radox shower gel!!! Then?

supide question but did it come with any certs, if so might ring the contractor as discuss options

ste mac · Dec 18, 2012

nearly as good as this one I came across on me travels

At least you can reach the bathroom consumer unit!

shagbite · Dec 18, 2012

ste mac said:
nearly as good as this one I came across on me travels

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At least you can reach the bathroom consumer unit!

can someone remind me what the hasawa 1974 says about access and egress?

ipf · Dec 18, 2012

graeme210375 said:
Went to a job today to replace some wall and ceiling lights along with some switches and sockets.

I came across this cu which was just installed last Xmas. It was in a newly renovated downstairs bathroom. From what I understand, the spark also fitted the vanity unit after the cu install.

How can anyone possibly remove the cover without dismantling the entire vanity unit?

Is there a minimum space that should be left infront of the cu for access?

Might be the latest 'all in one' amenity pack from one of the sheds.