Class 1, 2 & 3 Items

[ringer]

If you came across that would you fail the extension cable?

That depends on the integrity of the condition of the cable. The cable could pass as a class II extension lead, but its application is totally wrong. When I have come across these I have either removed the plug or disconnected the extension lead and removed it from the office. Moving customers property like this is actually overstepping the mark, but it was the surest way I knew to cover myself. If they subsequently chose to reinstate the extension lead then that is their lookout. To be clear, in all cases I made it apparent to both the user and the responsible person how very dangerous the situation was and they have been in agreement with my actions. I also explained the situation in my written report that accompanied the schedule of results. Hopefully they listened, understood and have made alternative arrangements. But the extension lead can only be failed if there is something wrong with the condition of it, not the application.

 

[Patman]

Completely agree with actions regarding ringers comments above. Good example of this occurance I came across (see below).



Hey, at least they got L & N the right way round !!

However, it can never be said there's such a thing as a Class II extension lead !! You can come across a cable with only two conductors but it can't be regarded as an extension lead. To call it and treat it as such only invites the possibility of it being shifted (by some bright spark), to be moved elsewhere with tragic consequences if used to power Class I equipment which subsequently developes a fault condtion.

Bottom line --- never leave room for risk. Murphys Law applies in all cases.

 

[sparx24]

YES! very dangerous.
a 'normal person' could use the lead to power equipment requiring an earth which it doesn't have!

 

[Patman]

Exactamondo !!