Love it!!!

[Jay Sparks]

I was a house yesterday, NOT doing electrical work. I was helping my cousin install a new central heating system.
As I normally do, I cant help looking at the electrics (nerdy I know). Below are a couple pics of just a few things I found.
Enjoy!!

This was actually still being used in a kids bedroom.




Jay

 

[Zebra Stripe]

Ah, the beauty of a job well done, there's nothing like it. Apart from the socket outlet.

Did a socket like that at mine...but I used clear see through tape (Sellotape) so it looks sort of like one of those watches you can see all the mechanisms working.

 

[ruston]

Ah, the beauty of a job well done, there's nothing like it. Apart from the socket outlet.

Did a socket like that at mine...but I used clear see through tape (Sellotape) so it looks sort of like one of those watches you can see all the mechanisms working.

And the little arcs and sparks add to the enjoyment.:cool4:

 

[kingeri]

My grandad had a socket outlet in similar condition, but it was a round three pin plug, and still in use. Old boy finally gave in and had it updated when he ran out of plugs for it!

 

[Badged01]

That outside one is just downright dangerous!. I bet HSE would have had a field day if they had caught that contractor. No way he could have managed to 'waterproof' that connector using a ladder and maintain 3-points of contact .....

 

[Farmelectrics]

i see part p is working then

 

[Andy78]

I'd give that a C3.

3 clouts round the cousin's head that is, for letting that socket be in that state in a kid's bedroom.

 

[Jay Sparks]

This isn't my cousins house. He was just installing the central heating for the customer. I only noticed the electrical stuff coz im a geek and I can't help having a look.
The customer is on holiday at the min but I think he may say something wen they get back.
Might be a nice job for me.

Jay

 

[Geordie Spark]

I was a house yesterday, NOT doing electrical work. I was helping my cousin install a new central heating system.
As I normally do, I cant help looking at the electrics (nerdy I know). Below are a couple pics of just a few things I found.
Enjoy!!

View attachment 21005 This was actually still being used in a kids bedroom.

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Jay

That socket is just crying out for one of those socket protector thingies that Fatally Flawed & Tony the Tiger is always on about. :smilielol5:

 

[7029 dave]

That socket needs urgent treatment!!.

 

[snowhead]

Disgusting that someone should be painting sockets

And that waste pipe needs a clip on it near the corner otherwise it might pull apart and flood the junction box.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Hope these are not on an RCD as that would be a real nuisance. Recommend a C40 to make sure it holds

 

[Des 56]

They ought to be thoroughly ashamed of themselves

Any fool could see from a mile off how bad it is

The mixture of dark grey,light grey,green and black piping is an absolute disgrace
The builder needs to get his act together or buy a pot of paint

The electrics wouldn't stand up to much scrutiny either if I am honest,but that is a minor issue

 

[markc123]

What the F are they...

1) Has he filled the JB with a sealant? Even so, it's still an abortion and i notice the black cable(flex? hi tuff?) is going away from the building, my guess is that it's feeding an outside shed? So, if that's correct...he's got the feed coming up the conduit then tee'd off to a security light then a shed? What a complete mess, whoever has done that needs a royal fingering.

The TV man also wants something hard shoved up his rear for leaving the coax like that, sloppy workmanship.

2) LOL a kids bedroom, nice work and nice parenting. I like the fact the kid doesn't have any carpet down either, poor sod. Anyone with a IQ greater than a deceased slug should realise that is a accident waiting to happen. If i was you Jay i'd be writing a letter to the homeowner, anything happens and anyone gets wind of you as an electrician being in that property - regardless whether you weren't working could land you in deep dogdirt.

 

[ruston]

That socket is just crying out for one of those socket protector thingies that Fatally Flawed & Tony the Tiger is always on about. :smilielol5:

Actually that is probably a better job than those, that looks like quality tape!