Won't sleep tonight

[Nolnoc]

A friend of mine asked me to call round to reroute an armoured cable in his shed.I wired the house about 5 years ago so no problem I thought.When I arrived he told me it was in his mums house next door. Called into his mums and saw she had a cu change recently.Tripped the rcd to pull out cable but was surprised to hear the fridge still operating.Removed cover to investigate and realised that the guy who did the cu change had bypassed the rcd. Sockets protected by a 20A mcb and whats worse electric shower just on a 40A mcb.

I informed friend replaced cover and warned that immediate remedial action required.Now if something were to happen I'm the last sparks that was there.

This is an elderly widow who also cares for and adult handicapped son. I am disgusted with what this guy has done.How can he sleep at night. I believe there is a strong argument against self certification.

Any advice on my next step.Please

( Apologies for use of word handicapped I know it is not the correct term anymore,but I can't think of correct one at the moment)

 

[Silly Sausage]

You know mum will always love you :blush5:

Weird things, Mothers, they do love their offspring however they turn out.
She can't hide her disappointment though.

 

[cbw]

Are you anywhere near me?

You have perfectly described Mondays work!

Rectifying a board described just like that except the 40A Shower is wired with 3 1.5T+E.

If you are near me could you please PM me the guys details.

Thanks

 

[jar]

To all the kitchen fitters good diyers and general handy people who read posts on this site to gain experiance. If it is behond your experiance and abilities can you please get an electrician to do the work. There are plenty of self employed sparks in your area you can get in touch with on this website.
THEN YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.

 

[vaughant]

What a t1t of a bloke,he could have at least told the person there was an earth issue and offered to return at a later date to rectify it,thus leaving her with power,surely it would take all of 5 minutes to at least identify the offending circuit,or even if it's a supply issue (which would be out of their hands anyway).

Sometimes it's necessary in my game to overcome the earth to determine which components offending in a particular circuit but this is industrial control where nobody can come to harm by it,as we inform those involved first.

Very poor stuff,the guy needs reporting to someone as that's very serious stuff,metal cases coming live etc.