Lucky student on 1st rewire, what's wrong with the 1st 3??

[Chrisuk]

Day 1

3 pictures that you can say what's wrong with them, it's what we found before we ripped it all out

I'm doing my C&G level 2 2365 and will be finishing 1st fix soon

The this was hidden above the ceiling

And finally

Some pics after we got the new wires in, just for me to keep track of the things I do

Nice little bundle, I'm sure that can add up very fast

 

[Chrisuk]

1/ Not a recognised joint box.
2/ Outer sheath of cable doesn't enter accessory & no sleeving on cpc.
3/ Nail through cable.

Spot on but it was also said that the light we found in the ceiling was on 4mm

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Damn! This one finger typing is no good, been doing it forever and I'm still *hit slow!

oh eye....?

so whats your other hand doing then whilst your posting this?...lol..

 

[Chrisuk]

I can tell you what's wrong with photo 5!

OH ---- that's our work, please do tell so I can learn

 

[Deleted member 72666]

OH ---- that's our work, please do tell so I can learn

See post #15.

 

[sparks1234]

Just looking at the pickies, I, have always use capping for chased cables, what do others do

 

[Chrisuk]

No I meant proper sparks don't drink cold drinks they drink coffee, and if they have to drink pop it should be coca cola , not bloody nasty pepsi
:13:

Good eyes I see, the Pepsi was the owners, he's ripping up the floor and smashing holes in the ceiling to save money so must of needed a drink

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Just looking at the pickies, I, have always use capping for chased cables, what do others do

well i use channel as well..

but it never ceases to amaze me how many out there think that PVC/metal channel is `containment`...lol..

its purpose is primerally to prevent the plasterer from cutting into the cables with his trowel...and to keep cables in order of course...although clipping does/should acheave this as well....

 

[sparks1234]

well i use channel as well..

but it never ceases to amaze me how many out there think that PVC/metal channel is `containment`...lol..

its purpose is primerally to prevent the plasterer from cutting into the cables with his trowel...and to keep cables in order of course...although clipping does/should acheave this as well....

Yep, agree, capping be it metal or plastic won't stop a nail or screw but it does stop the spreads trowel scraping the cables, hate plastic, it doesn't sit well and often shatters especially if its cold, would be great to always use tube but it is additional labour cost.

 

[uksparks]

Looks good, keep up the good work. Quality and safety first, if it takes ages, so what, don't rush it and make a mess of it.

That at other thread was great!

 

[Chrisuk]

Just looking at the pickies, I, have always use capping for chased cables, what do others do

This was my question to the sparky, I said I'm sure some would just leave the cable and have it plastered over, not sure if covering it does anything protection wise, you could still whack a nail through it

His response was always try and make it look its best, take pride in your work!! Ok it added time on to the job

Update

Guess it does do a job if it stops the plasterer from cutting into it

 

[GMES]

This was my question to the sparky, I said I'm sure some would just leave the cable and have it plastered over, not sure if covering it does anything protection wise, you could still whack a nail through it

His response was always try and make it look its best, take pride in your work!! Ok it added time on to the job

Update

Guess it does do a job if it stops the plasterer from cutting into it

Listen to the guy there are a lot of rough arses out there, always do the job to the best of your ability, but obviously as you get more experience you will get quicker, without rushing. I hope he pays you something for this, even though the experience is payment enough, it is always nice to feel appreciated.

 

[Brightspark2]

1/ Not a recognised joint box.

Single core cables without mechanical protection too....

 

[Brightspark2]

Guess it does do a job if it stops the plasterer from cutting into it

Thats all its for...

 

[Chrisuk]

Listen to the guy there are a lot of rough arses out there, always do the job to the best of your ability, but obviously as you get more experience you will get quicker, without rushing. I hope he pays you something for this, even though the experience is payment enough, it is always nice to feel appreciated.

It is great experience, was a 12hr 1st day of work then travelling too and from Bradford to Leeds

I hope I get something too, time will tell

 

[sparks123]

Spot on but it was also said that the light we found in the ceiling

was on 4mm

whats wrong with 4mm cable..

problem its not size of cable but its not protected..