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TOM MOORE: A MICROWAVE AND A SMALL WATER HEATER WERE PLUGGED INTO THIS 32 A RING CIRCUIT. THE CUSTOMER WAS SUSPICIOUS AFTER SOME OTHER DODGY WORK WAS CARRIED OUT BY THIS JUNIOR ELECTRICIAN. MAYBE THE LINK IS FOR AN EARTH LOOP TEST…?
This is precisely why EICRs should be carried out regularly in domestic properties, especially when bought, sold, or rented out. There has been no regard for safe and correct wiring practices here; in fact, there are multiple potentials for serious injury and/or fire.
BS 1363 socket outlets are designed for use with a back box; a direct fixture to the plasterboard isn’t acceptable.
The spur from the twin and earth cable is only allowable if carried out correctly; stripping the sheath back and twisting conductors onto it, as can be seen in one of the photos, is incredibly dangerous and carries a higher risk of fire due to the poor termination strength.
How this individual thought bridging out the cpc with a strap wire would solve their circuit protection problems is a mystery. Again, we have basic insulation not taken into an adequate enclosure.
There are so many things wrong here, and it would warrant removing all of the other socket-outlets and accessories to check if they were in the same condition.
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