Nightmare

[OWLelectrical]

Have got to move this old crabtree c50 board to another wall problem is it has 25 + conduits going into the top. Any ideas? never seen such a mess

 

[onions1066]

Good luck with that one. Run whilst you still can

 

[onions1066]

And by the look of that if that tests out ok I've got a 12 inch ding dong

 

[Sparks1962]

Yeah, I would walk away now. But if you quote, double the price you were thinking of!

 

[durhamspark]

Do you have to get rid of all the pipes as well? If not how about a large adaptable box where the db presently is with klippon connectors on din rail to extend cables then trunking to new db position.

 

[OWLelectrical]

Its a job for another contractor. Another problem is the power to each circuit can only go off for approx a hour as its a old peoples home. Its a living nightmare

 

[Tim]

Why not strip out the internals of the db and use it as a jb for your crimps, then mount your new one below it.
Then you dont have to mess around with the endless amount of conduits

Tim

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

I think hes gotta move the board itself. Right?

 

[OWLelectrical]

yes the whole board needs moving along with the conduits down the wall. As the power can only be off for a hour im thinking of some how rigging up a temp db then exploring my options further or just RUN while I can

 

[ruston]

I think hes gotta move the board itself. Right?

With power off for max of an hour , sooner him than me lol.

 

[OWLelectrical]

power to each circuit so its going to have to be a temp db somewhere ill take a picture of when its stripped down

 

[durhamspark]

Run, run like the wind Forrest

 

[Stuuk1]

It's not so bad, just get all new stuff set up on the other wall with a temporary supply.

1 by 1 transfer the circuits. Then when done, diss the supply and re-route/connect existing supply or cable the temp supply appropriately if it will become the new perm supply.

 

[markc123]

Its a job for another contractor. Another problem is the power to each circuit can only go off for approx a hour as its a old peoples home. Its a living nightmare

Tell them in plain and simple english...F*** OFF, and then add that the electricians forums are acting as your 'heavys' if he dares retaliate.

Regardless whether it being old-peoples property or not, the contractor will have to put them up somewhere - just because of the circumstances IMO doesn't mean you should cut corners and half arse a job as messy as that. Tell them to clear whoever it is out for the fullday, take them for a day out or something lol. Get as much done in the day, even if its just the basics and energise that bit. If not, like said, run.

We're electricians not magicians.

 

[trev]

You think that's a tough call? I know a guy who had to deliver his new son at 2 this morning. That's a nightmare mate, at least you can run away from this if you want to