I see the oval conduit doesn't appear to have many (or any) nails holding it back.
Also not sure if it's set back enough to avoid plaster cracking.
Also not sure if it's set back enough to avoid plaster cracking.
It's very frustrating for you the householder being more knowledgeable than the tradesmen you employ.
And it's very awkward trying to tell these workers how to do their job.
You get the professionals in, and you should expect a top quality job.
A very decent job should include all the things you DON'T normally see, as well as those that you do.
There are many people I have felt like strangling for doing stupid things that can't be corrected easily.
I see the oval conduit doesn't appear to have many (or any) nails holding it back.
Also not sure if it's set back enough to avoid plaster cracking.
Not an electrician, but i laboured for a good electrician many times.
He drill the joists in the middle to avoid weakening them, no matter how small the hole.
He uses maintenance free junction boxes if not accessible and wago boxes (screwed and secured with cable tie) when accessible.
He never used the filmsy connectors since wago came in.
He secures all wires (or conduits) regardless of where they are.
Recently another electrician fixed my friends wires and this is what he did...
No, LondonThats exactly what I would expect! He sounds like a great electrician. He doesn't happen to be in the Bedfordshire area does he?
"Today's" joists aren't as large as ones installed years ago.Why do you think todays wood is any different than that from the 90's?
Impossible to say that unless you know what the span is, the holes near the edge of the joists are well outside the influence of the bending moment diagram and whilst they will have a bearing on the ultimate shear value within this area, shear is usually more than catered for.The holes being that close to the bottom of the joists will significantly weaken the joists.
I take it that the boss and the person you spoke to are one and the same?
You need to show him the stuff I posted about where you can drill.
As for the Wagos, it is only MF rated if they are enclosed in the correct enclosure, fixed and closed with a tiewrap.
Tape does NOT form double insulation.
Indeed, and if you go back enough years, you'll come across some of the 9" x 3", and even 12" x 4", floor joists I have in some parts of my house - God Bless Georgians and Victorians"Today's" joists aren't as large as ones installed years ago.
Indeed, and if you go back enough years, you'll come across some of the 9" x 3", and even 12" x 4", floor joists I have in some parts of my house - God Bless Georgians and Victorians
Kind Regards, John
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