Flex for fixed wiring

[charlie76]

Would you suggest flex for fixed wiring on an EICR is a C3? The client has basically run flex from one socket to a surface socket (i.e. a glorified extension lead). However I would say this is fixed wiring.

What does 521.9.1 mean where it states "only where the the relevant provisions of the regulations are met"? Does this mean CCC, installation method, overload protection etc.

 

[ipf]

I'm not sure the flex was used for permanent install. I'm waiting for @charlie76 to reply to my question at the end of my post #17.

I'm with you there....does sound like one's permanent, though.

 

[DPG]

Also about the use of the word(s) plugtop when he means plug.

The term 'plug top' is correct when referring to a 13A mains plug.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

The term 'plug top' is correct when referring to a 13A mains plug.

No it isn't. A plug top is the cover of the plug, the bit that is held on with a screw and has no electrical connections.

 

[DPG]

No it isn't. A plug top is the cover of the plug, the bit that is held on with a screw and has no electrical connections.

Incorrect - the original meaning of a 13A plug-top is the whole plug assembly.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Incorrect - the original meaning of a 13A plug-top is the whole plug assembly.

Well it not the meaning now, anymore than a socket is now called a plug.

 

[DPG]

Well it not the meaning now, anymore than a socket is now called a plug.

Is that definition straight from the regs?

 

[123]

Hmmmm, Greenbrook have lots of plug tops for sale

 

[Pete999]

I generally do ignore them Pete but if any are blatantly dangerous like wired in two core there is every chance I will comment on it.

Understand what you are saying Westy, me I would rip the pl

Hmmmm, Greenbrook have lots of plug tops for sale

As do this lot
electrifis+plug+tops+uk - Yahoo Search Results - https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=electrifis%2Bplug%2Btops%2Buk&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-102&type=default

 

[Brian Angell]

Have to agree with DPG. A plug top is the correct name for the whole plug assembly.

 

[elsparko]

 

[ipf]

'13 amp Plug top' for me, too. There can be all sorts and types of plugs......including them what hold the water in me bath....

edit..^^beat me to it.
OK.....for sticking in your ears.

 

[davesparks]

The term 'plug top' is correct when referring to a 13A mains plug.

Not any more it isn’t, that terminology was changed many years ago.

 

[DPG]

Not any more it isn’t, that terminology was changed many years ago.

Hasn't become wrong - it's been just shortened over the years, like photo, bus and phone. Nobody one day said 'right lads, it's not plug top any more'.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

If it is a plugtop what is it on top of?

 

[DPG]

If it is a plugtop what is it on top of?

I give up? Was that in a Christmas cracker or something?

Have a check on Google - you will see they were orignally (and still are by many) referred to as plug tops.