Just doing a few minor works for a family and I came across this
You might be able to see the damage to the sheathing caused by the lack of a grommet in the entry hole in the back box. The cables hadn't been clipped to the timber the box was on. You may also be able to see some (presuambly) old wires, just cut and left in situ. You might also be able to see that there is no earth wire to the metal back box itself.
Bearing in mind this house has just been re-wired and a cert. issued by the electrician, I thought I'd check some other sockets and they all share the same problems, although I havent found more sheath damage as I haven't dug too deep.
I have told the house owners of the problems as in my mind they are potentially serious. Was I right to be concerned? If so, what should be their next step?
You might be able to see the damage to the sheathing caused by the lack of a grommet in the entry hole in the back box. The cables hadn't been clipped to the timber the box was on. You may also be able to see some (presuambly) old wires, just cut and left in situ. You might also be able to see that there is no earth wire to the metal back box itself.
Bearing in mind this house has just been re-wired and a cert. issued by the electrician, I thought I'd check some other sockets and they all share the same problems, although I havent found more sheath damage as I haven't dug too deep.
I have told the house owners of the problems as in my mind they are potentially serious. Was I right to be concerned? If so, what should be their next step?