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Phil Howard

• Jun 23, 2014

• #1

May I first apologise for this post,you must get a few of them.

I will let the photo speak for its self.
this is a council refurb of a kitchen and that is 30amp. for the cooker.
Wall construction is 8mm mdf.
thats all the waffle for now..
Cheers
Phil...

 

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Plonker 3

• Jun 23, 2014

• #2

I think you need to explain as that photo really isn't saying anything.

 

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Guest77

• Jun 23, 2014

• #3

Apart from the grey outersheath being a little short I too need further explanation if you can.

 

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Phil Howard

• Jun 23, 2014

• #4

the length of screws and the cable are touching, this is in a kitchen on a stud wall.
the mdf is not fire or moister proof and at 8mm is a touch thin.
zoom in and you will see the cable has been hit with the screw.

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

• #5

Give me a moment please sir

 

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Plonker 3

• Jun 23, 2014

• #6

Does the screw penetrate the cable?
how hot does the back of the oven get?

 

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Guest77

• Jun 23, 2014

• #7

Phil Howard said:

the length of screws and the cable are touching, this is in a kitchen on a stud wall.
the mdf is not fire or moister proof and at 8mm is a touch thin.
zoom in and you will see the cable has been hit with the screw.

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looks like it is just missing but if you say it is touching then get your hand in there and move the cable so it isn't. Regarding the board, you will have to confirm that void space requires a fireproof board and 8mm2 isn't acceptable, I can't confirm that being an Electrician, sorry.

 

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Phil Howard

• Jun 23, 2014

• #8

I live in a council property and at no stage has anybody checked this is ok.

it just looks wrong

 

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Plonker 3

• Jun 23, 2014

• #9

Have you contacted the council about this? Or even had a independent sparks asses it?

 

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Guest77

• Jun 23, 2014

• #10

Phil Howard said:

I live in a council property and at no stage has anybody checked this is ok.
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it just looks wrong

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why do you think that Phil?

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

• #11

bloody ugly surface mount. why?

 

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Phil Howard

• Jun 23, 2014

• #12

Dillb said:

Does the screw penetrate the cable?
how hot does the back of the oven get?

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no, the oven gets hot at the back.its on now,so a I have checked.
I didn't realise it got that hot..

 

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Phil Howard

• Jun 23, 2014

• #13

very flimsy and the wall moves when you plug something in and remove a plug.

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

• #14

Phil council work is notorious for being a bit rough, my advise to you is to contact them ask to speak to a supervisor and tell him or her of your concerns.

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

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that's not an electrical problem. it's typical council builders shoddy work.