Help!!!!

[MDJ]

Just wired up a socket in my kitchen, don't worry I am part p qualified and 17th edition qualified,when I plug the kettle in the toaster blows the fuse box, I only have some silver foil and no fuse wire, will that be okay until I get to screwfix in the morning? or will I have to stick a 6" nail across it as I hear silver foil can be dangerous? thanks for your help fellow electricians, oh one last question do I need to Bond the kitchen sink even though it is plastic? I have looked in my on site guide and it doesn't mention anything and I need to get this right as I have a yearly inspection from Napit in 2 weeks time and want to show off this job to the inspector.

 

[telectrix]

just get a local plumber in, as long as he's got part p. should only cost about £1000. ( till he finds that your ballcock is jammed and that will be an extra £3000). stop cutting corners, you tightarse.

 

[Hawkmoon]

Just wired up a socket in my kitchen, don't worry I am part p qualified and 17th edition qualified,when I plug the kettle in the toaster blows the fuse box, I only have some silver foil and no fuse wire, will that be okay until I get to screwfix in the morning? or will I have to stick a 6" nail across it as I hear silver foil can be dangerous? thanks for your help fellow electricians, oh one last question do I need to Bond the kitchen sink even though it is plastic? I have looked in my on site guide and it doesn't mention anything and I need to get this right as I have a yearly inspection from Napit in 2 weeks time and want to show off this job to the inspector.

This, in my book, indicates that you are fully qualified/competent to apply the 6" nail as you describe...also I would bond the plastic kitchen sink as I remember from my college days that all materials, even insulators (plastic), are actually conductors - so bond away!

 

[MDJ]

This, in my book, indicates that you are fully qualified/competent to apply the 6" nail as you describe...also I would bond the plastic kitchen sink as I remember from my college days that all materials, even insulators (plastic), are actually conductors - so bond away!

I am qualified, I paid 5k for my course, not a bad price though, I got a multi meter as part of the deal

 

[jimjimjim]

You need to check if the plastic is an extreneous conductive part. I'd get the plumber to put a copper boss, in the sink so you can get your clamp round.

Jim

 

[Deleted member 72666]

When the toaster blows the fuse box does it go 'KABOOM' or is it more of a 'pop'? If it's the former then upgrade the mcb to a D type, if it's the latter then change the rcd for a new one! Hope that gets you tinkering with stuff you know little about.

 

[Hawkmoon]

I am qualified, I paid 5k for my course, not a bad price though, I got a multi meter as part of the deal

lol...Two choices with the current Electrical Trainee issue, laugh or cry - I choose laugh

 

[MDJ]

I thought about an RCD but couldn't fit it in the fuse box

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Just wired up a socket in my kitchen, don't worry I am part p qualified and 17th edition qualified,when I plug the kettle in the toaster blows the fuse box, I only have some silver foil and no fuse wire, will that be okay until I get to screwfix in the morning? or will I have to stick a 6" nail across it as I hear silver foil can be dangerous? thanks for your help fellow electricians, oh one last question do I need to Bond the kitchen sink even though it is plastic? I have looked in my on site guide and it doesn't mention anything and I need to get this right as I have a yearly inspection from Napit in 2 weeks time and want to show off this job to the inspector.

i would be doing.....you can use a jubilee clip to get a fix for the cable...

just be mindful though not to reinstate the fuse carrier under load after you`v put the nail in it wont you....very dodgy ground reinstating fuses under load....

 

[trev]

Don't forget those tins of beans in the cupboard. They're made of conductive doohickeys so best earth them. OOOOO The Bloody Door Hinges!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steve65]

Just wired up a socket in my kitchen, don't worry I am part p qualified and 17th edition qualified,when I plug the kettle in the toaster blows the fuse box, I only have some silver foil and no fuse wire, will that be okay until I get to screwfix in the morning? or will I have to stick a 6" nail across it as I hear silver foil can be dangerous? thanks for your help fellow electricians, oh one last question do I need to Bond the kitchen sink even though it is plastic? I have looked in my on site guide and it doesn't mention anything and I need to get this right as I have a yearly inspection from Napit in 2 weeks time and want to show off this job to the inspector.

I think I've found your problem :tounge_smile:

 

[Silly Sausage]

I am qualified, I paid 5k for my course, not a bad price though, I got a multi meter as part of the deal

Ha!!! I paid £6000 and they gave me a copy of the Regs as well, which I sold on ebay for £25.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Ha!!! I paid £6000 and they gave me a copy of the Regs as well, which I sold on ebay for £25.

you did well then....

 

[Pete999]

Try using a brass bolt to repair the fuse it may last until you get to screwitup, sorry screwfix in the morning, whe you are there you could ask if they have any plastic earth clips, some spotty muppet will probably go and look for some lol

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Ha!!! I paid £6000 and they gave me a copy of the Regs as well, which I sold on ebay for £25.

Ah!, I remember that, you stated reason for sale was that you passed the exam and that they were no longer needed!