Electric shower query

[Searcaigh]

Spark just put in a electric shower (Triton) and hit a small problem, black brick wall behind the tiles where he wanted to install.

He said not to worry, he will just trunk it up into the ceiling (which goes into the loft). To do this, he cut a hole in the top of the shower box. He hasn't sealed the hole, there's a rough 0.5cm to 1cm gap between the hole and the trunk, and the trunk isn't flush or sealed against the tile wall.

Looks like water could very easily splash into the inside of the shower box through these gaps. Is this safe? I am going to seal it myself but want to know if this could be a serious issue or not as he left it.

Thanks for your time.

 

[littlespark]

“Lone Ranger Electrical” strikes again

At least he cut the trunking to fit over the wood trim at the ceiling. I’ve seen trunkinkung that just bends into the shape it needs to be with a gap down the back.
A little care cutting at the shower end and it would look much neater.
Agree, if shower manufacturers allow top entry for pipe and cables, it must be safe to do so.

 

[sparkdog]

Would have thought it could be chased in regardless of what the wall is made of.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I guess the wall was already tiled, hence the need to go surface. I just dont understand why the 'electrician' did not use the supplied cable outlets, made for the job.

 

[sparkdog]

Logic is a very scarce commodity for certain " Tradesmen."

 

['mr2'gd4u]

Non electrical services not installed with electrical services comes to mind..

 

[Searcaigh]

I sent the pics onto the landlord and, predictably, he asked me to seal it with some silicon. So I did. No issues thus far.

As for the landlord now being aware of the work being carried out in his name by this guy, all he said to me was "I'll let him know for next time." . Didn't expect any better, tbh.

Thanks for all your remarks.

 

[SparkyChick]

Agree, if shower manufacturers allow top entry for pipe and cables, it must be safe to do so.

I believe that what they have internally where the cable entries are is like a trunking type effect that separates the entry point from the internal electricals, so if water does get it, it runs down inside the cavity and drips off harmlessly into the bottom of the case where it can then run out.

 

[DPG]

Like the channels around car hatch back openings.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Did he arrive on a horse? That’s appalling. He has negated the IP rating of the shower.
Water will get in, it will cause problems.

I really hope you haven’t paid him.

Not to mention the IP rating of trunking I know it’s not singles but still

 

[MFS Electrical]

I believe that what they have internally where the cable entries are is like a trunking type effect that separates the entry point from the internal electricals, so if water does get it, it runs down inside the cavity and drips off harmlessly into the bottom of the case where it can then run out.

But only if the manufacturers instructions say it’s ok because many don’t allow top entry

 

[SparkyChick]

But only if the manufacturers instructions say it’s ok because many don’t allow top entry

Yes, should have added that. Ta muchly

 

[MFS Electrical]

Yes, should have added that. Ta muchly

A few heads are better than one

 

[telectrix]

A few heads are better than one

that's what the hydra headed m-i-l says.

 

[Baddegg]

Still could’ve made a better job of it imho...

 

[chrisdungan]

That's a terrible job. does the sparky have any sort of training or licence other than a dog licence?
Was there any sort of certification supplied on completion?
Have they been paid?
Totally non compliant with any sort of regulation and potentially dangerous. I would advise you refuse to use it. A health and safety complaint to whatever tenancy protection agency is in order here.
I'm a New Zealand Electrical Inspector who has worked in the UK, as I said this is dreadful and dangerous.