buired t&e

[BES]

hello people
Went to job today old couple detached garage built approx 10 yrs ago. Tncs, no extraneous parts in garage. 2way 1x6a 1x16a rcd cu in garage supplying 1 flouresent,outside lamp post light and 3 2g sockets. Problem ive got is the supply to garage is 2.5 t&e buired in pvc conduit with no idea which way its run could be under pathway or under lawn ? and it fed from spur of ring. All they want is replace faulty flouresent and install 2 more and install photo cell so lampost light comes on at night as switch is in garage.No rcd protection at cu old wylex cu with plug in mcbs. The t&e needs ripping out and replacing with swa and dont like spurs feeding submains rather have it on own circuit fron cu. Problem is old story old couple not much money so doing what should be done is not on. Dont want to turn down work especialy as things are do you think note on cert advising on upgrading cable and new cu would suffice. Zs and Ir ok.
cheers neil

 

[PC Electrics]

Murdoch
Garage 2w cu with rcd already there my only concern is t&e feeding garage and not knowing where it ran and how deep .just
good to run things pass people
Cheers for replys

Fair enough, but the cable is protected by the 1361 in the fcu, tho VD might be an issue if it's long. IR it and make sure it's safe where you can see it. As long as it's not unsafe carry on. You can't do anything about things you can't see. And we're not the "electrical police"

 

[BES]

Trev
ill do it in wet string for a fiver

 

[BES]

Not worried about voltdrop only about 3-4 meter

 

[telectrix]

i'll pull in some bell wire for £3

 

[jdd]

An important thing to bear in mind is "what if something goes wrong?" If you're last man on site, you're responsible.
Where do you draw the line on something not being right and carrying our work?

 

[telectrix]

you're adding a couple of lights to an existing installation, your work is RCD protected, correct OCPD, what's the problem.

 

[rich.250]

An important thing to bear in mind is "what if something goes wrong?" If you're last man on site, you're responsible.
Where do you draw the line on something not being right and carrying our work?

You are only responsible for what you do!! Not the whole install.
Where does this keep coming from?? lol

 

[jdd]

If it was one deviation, I'd be tempted to make a note in comments. But when you've got several probs, might be time to walk away.

 

[telectrix]

if he walks away, some cowboy will do it for £30, probably bodge it and make it less safe.

 

[BES]

Jdd
Not worried out that as i didnt install cable and not against regs just bad pratice ,as said by others was going to do job and make note on cert but just wanted to ask the opion of others.

 

[BES]

Exactly tel

 

[jdd]

Sorry if my post seems negative, I'm just aware that, TNCS system outside can be very dangerous if supply neutral is lost, but you're the man on site who's got to make the decision, I might even make the same decision as you if It was my job.

 

[trev]

i'll pull in some bell wire for £3

Champion mate, that'll leave them with enough for a bottle of...
White Lightening, Rocket Fuel For Tramps

 

[telectrix]

just have to do the best job you can and make them aware that improvement is needed.

 

[BES]

Jdd
Not negative at all i understand what your saying.
Ta