sockets wired in 1.0mm 3 core flex

[kingeri]

Simple answer is that it needs redoing properly. Customer might not like it, but I'd advise them to get hold of whoever did this and either wring their neck or get the money back.

 

[Octopus]

If you know this 1mm core is there and the customer wont agree to remedial work you should simply walk away.

Too much hassle IMHO.

 

[electrician4u]

why would a load need to be midway in a ring to avoid overloading??that's the point of a ring, that every point is the same in regards to any load upon it.I find that worrying that someone would think otherwise

 

[electrician4u]

I can't walk away from the job.I've already started and ripped most of the (old) cable out.Another example of the customer thinking I'm trying to milk more money out of the job! As far as they're concerned it's a case of it's been working fine since it was put in, so leave it

 

[needasparks]

I can't walk away from the job.I've already started and ripped most of the (old) cable out.Another example of the customer thinking I'm trying to milk more money out of the job! As far as they're concerned it's a case of it's been working fine since it was put in, so leave it

Sorry fella but you ARE trying to milk them as this problem should have been spotted and mentioned to them before you started.
people on here are trying to advise your question and it would seem you know better than them as you don't want to accept the replies.
Perhaps they should rewrite the regs for each job you want to do to suit you.

 

[snowhead]

Deleted what I wanted to say...

I am speechless....

I'll say it for you,

I can't believe anyone can think leaving the flex in is satisfactory or even complient.
And trying to make a ring out of 1.0mm?
And in a kitchen?

Regardless of what the customer wants or not, it's either a proper job or walk away, even if you've spent money.

This job will come back to haunt you in the future, maybe sooner rather than later.

 

[Geoffsd]

why would a load need to be midway in a ring to avoid overloading??

Ohms law.

that's the point of a ring, that every point is the same in regards to any load upon it.

But it's not.

I find that worrying that someone would think otherwise

 

[Heisenberg]

I can't believe anyone can think leaving the flex in is satisfactory or even complient.

It is my understanding, and I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, is that the fact that flex was used is not the issue here, it's the fact that the CSA is not sufficient.
I had always believed that the reason people use T&E over flex is that flex is much more expensive. As long as the CSA of the cable meets the CCC requirements, surely it does not matter if it is flex or T&E? Am I wrong in thinking this?? Reg No please ?

 

[Geoffsd]

That's correct but I'm sure snowhead just meant the flex used here.

 

[kingeri]

It is my understanding, and I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, is that the fact that flex was used is not the issue here, it's the fact that the CSA is not sufficient.
I had always believed that the reason people use T&E over flex is that flex is much more expensive. As long as the CSA of the cable meets the CCC requirements, surely it does not matter if it is flex or T&E? Am I wrong in thinking this?? Reg No please ?

I believe you're right, flex could be used, so long as the CSA is adequate for the job. Could actually be easier to work with, but as you say would be too expensive!

 

[snowhead]

It is my understanding, and I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, is that the fact that flex was used is not the issue here, it's the fact that the CSA is not sufficient.
I had always believed that the reason people use T&E over flex is that flex is much more expensive. As long as the CSA of the cable meets the CCC requirements, surely it does not matter if it is flex or T&E? Am I wrong in thinking this?? Reg No please ?

To clarify then: "The flex", as in the 1.0mm flex stated by the O.P.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Simple answer is that it needs redoing properly. Customer might not like it, but I'd advise them to get hold of whoever did this and either wring their neck or get the money back.

What do you mean either or ?? ..... I would do BOTH !!! :73:

 

[Heisenberg]

What do you mean either or ?? ..... I would do BOTH !!! :73:

But crucially, with the wringing of the neck part after the money coming back part :lol:

 

[Geordie Spark]

There is a possible benefit in leaving this 1mm flex in place & that is during winter time it could supplement the underfloor electric heating.

every cloud etc. ..............

 

[kingeri]

True!.