Burying wires into wall

[wiffers2003]

Hi, i need to remove some wall lights which means that i will have to cut the wires, push them into the wall and cover them with plaster/filler.

I am just wondering if there is a special way to do this, ie i would just cut the cable (after switching off mains of course) and tape the end with electrical tape prior to covering them with filler.

Is this acceptable or is there an official method?

thanks in advance for your advice.
Carl

 

[Lectrician]

Disconnect at origin.

No other satisfactory way really.

 

[wiffers2003]

Thanks for your quick reply, i am trying to disconnect it at the sourc (dimmer switch) which is also confusing, see other post just submitted.
I am however aware that this is just the switched live and the neutral will still be connected. Unfortunately i can't get above the ceiling (just plastered) or below the floor boards from upstairs (buried by wardrobes)?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

 

[Taylortwocities]

I am however aware that this is just the switched live and the neutral will still be connected. Unfortunately i can't get above the ceiling (just plastered) or below the floor boards from upstairs (buried by wardrobes)?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Well, you are doing it all *rse about face. you should have done the electrics before you plastered & wardrobed.

You must not leave live cables in a wall. They may be there for tens of years and the next owner of the house may well bang a nail or screw into your hidden cable.

Remember that 'live' includes switched live and neutral. If you are lucky they may come to the switch or appear under the floor or at some other accessible place, you can disconnect them there. If not you've got some digging (and making good) to do.