What do we think?
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What they've put in would count as a permanent installation under BS7671 (the wiring regs). The issues I see are:
* Random 13A plug, going to an FCU (what's the point of the second fuse?) - having something plug in isn't disastrous, but no point having it fused twice. Is the cable coming out the box in a cable outlet, or have they just made a hole in the box and poked it through?
* ELV and LV cables in the same bit of trunking (I assume) - as it appears the network cable and the power cable are running in the same bit of trunking. BS7671 recommends at least (off the top of my head, this might not be wrong) 200mm separation.
If they're not qualified sparks, and haven't tested anything they've put in, then they (or your company as it allowed them to do it potentially) are probably in breach of the electricity at work act...
* Random 13A plug, going to an FCU (what's the point of the second fuse?) - having something plug in isn't disastrous, but no point having it fused twice. Is the cable coming out the box in a cable outlet, or have they just made a hole in the box and poked it through?
* ELV and LV cables in the same bit of trunking (I assume) - as it appears the network cable and the power cable are running in the same bit of trunking. BS7671 recommends at least (off the top of my head, this might not be wrong) 200mm separation.
If they're not qualified sparks, and haven't tested anything they've put in, then they (or your company as it allowed them to do it potentially) are probably in breach of the electricity at work act...
well then the data and power cable in the dado trunking are also in breach of this then aren't they?
it's all screened anyway..
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In theory the dado trunking should have metal screening to separate the LV from the ELV (whether it does or not is another question). Assuming they've run T&E or singles in the trunking, then theres no separation between that and the cat5 (I assume its cat5 anyway)...
It is.
The cat5e and the mains does seem to be in the same MMT2 trunk up the wall?
Why is there no patch lead in the network port? I assume the network cable from that port is hard wired directly into the clockcard? So by now I assume you have a cable from the new wall port to one of your original ports in the dado or similar? Thats a little crappy.
Why is there no patch lead in the network port? I assume the network cable from that port is hard wired directly into the clockcard? So by now I assume you have a cable from the new wall port to one of your original ports in the dado or similar? Thats a little crappy.
most cat 5 has 600v insulation on it anyway doesn't it?
they anticipate that it will be run in dado trunking alongside the mains.. surely?
they anticipate that it will be run in dado trunking alongside the mains.. surely?
With the correct divider
I have some here - Brand-Rex, so a reputable make. It says 180V on the sheath.
BAS, OT to the OP but how do you find brand-rex cable.
I use Excel, but after having some trouble getting a CAT6 install certified recently i'm looking to change cable vendor.
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