wall light, wiring behind the fitting

[Late]

Hi everyone

First time poster, so apologies if I've tripped over any rules (I did a search but couldn't find precisely the information I was looking for).

I've just taken one of the wall light fittings off a wall in the living room and discovered what looks like dodgy electrical work behind it to my amateur eyes (I was particularly disturbed to see bare copper in places. I intend to get an electrician in to look at this properly but wanted to ask in case what I am looking at is essentially fine. (photos below for you to see.)

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

 

[sparkwright]

Essentially it's fine, just old.

The earth wires should go together in a 5 amp connector block.

Ideally the wiring should be in a non combustible box recessed into the wall, but in real life it's quite rare.

Covering with insulation tape, in reality, is the norm.

 

[Late]

Thanks or the reply. That's a relief. I don't think the photos show it very well but the ground wire has bare copper spread around the recess - is that ok too?

 

[sparkwright]

The earth wires need longer lengths of earth sleeving slid over them, and as I mentioned, connecting to a terminal block.

 

[RMS]

Thanks or the reply. That's a relief. I don't think the photos show it very well but the ground wire has bare copper spread around the recess - is that ok too?

As suggested the earth wires (cpc) need to be connected using a connector block. If the light fitting requires an earth (metal fittings normally) then the earth wires need to connect to the light.

The exposed cooper showing on the earth wires is not really a big deal regarding safety as long as the earth wires are identified in accordance with BS7671. Just doesn't look great.