Good workmanship

[martin43]

Just for a change, an example of good quality work to be seen here http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/martin43_2006/IMG_1014.jpg. I realise it's not compliant, part of the reason for the visit, but it's too good not to share. BTW as far as I can deduce I reckon it was installed in 1983.

regards
Martin

 

[dannyboi2003]

WOW!

Thats a very neat installation, even better than mine http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59047&highlight=

It may not comply with regulations but i'd bo my best to keep it as long as everything tests ok, only thing you probably need is some sort of RCD protection.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
Dan[/url]

 

[Lectrician]

Why do you say non-complient?

 

[Steve]

meter tails too small? 16mm²?

 

[Lectrician]

not a problem on an 80 amp service, which is common in my area (still fit 25's)

 

[RF Lighting]

No RCD to sockets?
Main earth undersized?
No bonding?

 

[Steve]

No RCD to sockets?
Main earth undersized?
No bonding?

pedant.

 

[martin43]

As usual RF has got it on the nail. Unfortunately my cupboard key went on holiday and I couldn't persuade the snipe noses to work so I haven't actually seen the meter cupboard (calumny heaped upon me), but I suspect a 100A cutout, pretty normal in Scotland in recent years. There is evidence of supp bonding in the bathrooms, but none in the kitchen, which I thought should have been there under 15th edition. The architect has major plans that involve moving the kitchen to a new location and converting the existing kitchen into a childrens den, as well as an extension so it has to go, new board and if I get my way RCBO's rather than a split load CU, we'll have to see.

Regards
Martin