UK Does this wiring look ok?

[Wheelhouse20]

I just had some work adding sockets and some fused switches. But I'm concerned that the wiring at up to scratch.

 

[telectrix]

this has to be a wind-up or you have serious issues. those socket fixing pins are all over the place. . seriously though, that's diabolical and dangerous.

 

[freddo]

I'm feeling generous so I give it 2 out of 10.

 

[telectrix]

i'd not even give it a + rating. ... -9/10

 

[shaun1]

Who carried out the work? Do you know how the joints have been made under the tape? Is this all going to be plastered in?

From whats is visible... If the cable joints are crimps, then they could be ok if enclosed in heatshrink, better if they are in one of the socket boxes. They definitely shouldnt be plastered into the wall as they are. It also looks like the old cables dropping down are just hanging off the wall and may not remain in a safe zone.

Looks like its been done by someone who either doesnt know or doesnt care what they are doing, so may be more issues behind those sockets....

 

[Wheelhouse20]

This is part of a kitchen refit from my housing association and is no wind up.

 

[7029 dave]

TUT TUT, absolutely terrible.

 

[Timbo]

I'm in a generous mood, I agree with Tel, flippin' diabolical. I'd report that to Building Control, not that it would do any good.

 

[DPG]

That's either not finished or been done intentionally bad for some reason.

Theres only one screw holding some of those socket fronts on.

 

[Wheelhouse20]

I think that they are just going to plaster over the wiring. Not sure what I should do as I'm not an electrician and just a housing tenant.

 

[westward10]

I would be contacting your housing association about your concerns along with this photographic evidence. The level of work shown is appalling and dangerous.

 

[pirate]

Nice to see that some grommets have been used, but there're a couple missing...
Not sure if they are going to plaster over the duct tape...
Otherwise...
just awful!

 

[Strima]

That is a complete shambles. I think you need to contact your housing association and see if they're aware of any issues with their contractors.

 

[Wheelhouse20]

If the wiring is left how it is and wall plastered. What could happen?

 

[telectrix]

If the wiring is left how it is and wall plastered. What could happen?

1. Bangs, sparks and all sorts of sh*t for a start.
2. the whole wall could become "live" and kill you.
3. at least there's plenty there for the kitchen fitters to screw into.