Spot the problem

[John D v2.0]

So the builders are demolishing the wall so i moved their socket so they can still use it, but spot the obvious problem.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Not put the switch into the on position?

 

[sparkymarka]

Polish builders ?

 

[Jackrae]

wrong colour of paper

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Is it a spur of an unfused spur on ring final?

 

[John D v2.0]

Marka got it, I tried to remove their Polish plug but they've jammed it in so well...

 

[JohnW2]

Let's hope that the builders' equipment is Class II, and 230/240V !

Kind Regards, John

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Marka got it, I tried to remove their Polish plug but they've jammed it in so well...

Should have used the 6 inch nail they used to force the earth pin down, to open the shutters.

 

[John D v2.0]

Seems they are only using the one hammer drill which looks OK. Presumably they do that in everyone's house

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Presumably they do that in everyone's house

Not in mine they don't!

 

[securespark]

Had they used an earth pin out of 13A plug, it would have served a dual purpose:

opening the shutters
facilitating earth continuity to the polish plug's earth contact.

 

[winston1]

Don't forget to replace the socket after they are gone. Schuko plug pins are larger than the minor size of a BS1363 plug pin so likely the socket is damaged.

 

[mfarrow]

Where/is there a back box?

 

[John D v2.0]

Winston don't worry, that socket was going anyway, you can see how damp the old back box is from condensation. All the existing sockets in the house have poor contacts, so they're all being placed in due course.

And m Farrow yes there is a metal back box although it doesn't look like it!