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[Electricalserv]

Its all right saying the blokes wrong but we need to see the install etc. RWJ any pic?

 

[DaveyD]

He seemed to think the risk was his voltage tester was "lighting up" when he touched the cables!!!!!

Get a cheap Kewtec one like mine, rub it on him to create a static charge then condem him!

 

[RWJ]

Its all right saying the blokes wrong but we need to see the install etc. RWJ any pic?

I'll get some, our alarm guys are currently on site... Give me half an hour

 

[IQ Electrical]

Most voltage detectors will light up on a PVC conduit installation, if he's using this as a basis for his recommendations, rather than looking for signs of damage after 5 years of use then he's an idiot.

If it wasn't for the UV damage to T&E, you'd probably get 20 years out of it even if used externally, if it's inaccessible to livestock then where's the problem?

 

[telectrix]

think it's a case of giving a monkey a pen but not teaching him how to write. i'd get his volt sick, remove the battery and tape a dip in nib on the end. then sellotape it to his clipboard, then shove the lot up his ----.

 

[RWJ]

View attachment 5457

Not the best photo tbh.... It was taken by an alarm engineer, who was guided by the owner...

This is the piece of cable in dispute. It does look older than 5 years, the outside of the shed looks newer

 

[malcolmsanford]

Well it does look like it need a few more clips ...................

Problem is you will never win really as he the enviro officer is not going to want to loose face and if you cause to much of a stir they will just get a more coperative contractor.

Ask him though what he advises you should do, cover the existing cable with conduit/trunking or rewire?

 

[Adam W]

If it's right in the top corner of the shed I can't see that it's going to be troubled too much by the animals.
I'm a bit concerned about this jobsworth going around condemning every installation that lights up his "tester" though. Have you tried explaining to him what a non-contact voltage detector actually does?

 

[DaveyD]

think it's a case of giving a monkey a pen but not teaching him how to write. i'd get his volt sick, remove the battery and tape a dip in nib on the end. then sellotape it to his clipboard, then shove the lot up his ----.

WOW! It's tough up north ....

 

[RWJ]

If it's right in the top corner of the shed I can't see that it's going to be troubled too much by the animals.
I'm a bit concerned about this jobsworth going around condemning every installation that lights up his "tester" though. Have you tried explaining to him what a non-contact voltage detector actually does?

I've not ever spoken to him, just get phone calls from business in the town say he's been and can we come and sort the electrics

 

[Adam W]

Are you sure he works for the environmental health and he doesn't actually work for you?
Sounds like something off 'the real hustle'.

 

[IQ Electrical]

Are you sure he works for the environmental health and he doesn't actually work for you?
Sounds like something off 'the real hustle'.

Excellent idea, quick ID badge from 'the internet' and off you go!

I'm designing the badge as we speak....

 

[RWJ]

Are you sure he works for the environmental health and he doesn't actually work for you?
Sounds like something off 'the real hustle'.

lololololo shhhhhhhhh

He might to be honest, I'd put nothing past our security director to get a sale (He used to be a salesman for the alarm company with the yellow hexagon bell box)

 

[SPARTYKUS]

If it's right in the top corner of the shed I can't see that it's going to be troubled too much by the animals.
I'm a bit concerned about this jobsworth going around condemning every installation that lights up his "tester" though. Have you tried explaining to him what a non-contact voltage detector actually does?

Provide confusion! (most of the time)

 

[Adam W]

Provide confusion! (most of the time)

That certainly seems to be what it's doing here.

I never thought I'd hear myself say it but he might be better off with a neon screwdriver!