Is this the worst install you have ever seen? *Feedback wanted!*

[sparks1973]

He was paid up front by my Auntie, I think it's going to be a struggle to get their money back but I'm sure the HSE would like to hear about it!

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go round and see him....offer to settle it `out of court`...lol...

 

[trev]

It's disgusting that someone would even think they could get away with that. That fat hairy leg and the blue Nike trainers nearly put me off my evening meal.
Sorry, just trying to lighten the mood

 

[pencilpusher]

:clown:Time served? No chance, surely?

Either way, that is truly shocking. How do these clowns sleep at night?

Do you know, if I had not seen so many posts lately that were thought to be wind ups, I would honestly flag this as being one.

 

[rmc86uk]

That fat hairy leg and the blue Nike trainers nearly put me off my evening meal.
Sorry, just trying to lighten the mood

Ha, I'd just been to the gym, not my usually attire!



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[Guitarist]

Don't rip it out. Make sure it cannot be reconnected and get trading standards out, along with local building control. That goes beyond bad, and whoever did it needs to be stopped before someone is killed.

 

[rmc86uk]

Don't rip it out. Make sure it cannot be reconnected and get trading standards out, along with local building control. That goes beyond bad, and whoever did it needs to be stopped before someone is killed.

I disconnected it straight away as soon as I saw it, it's going to be left in for now for evidence if it goes that far! I just can't imagine what his work looks like that is not on show!

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[pencilpusher]

i thought all that part P rubbish was meant to stop this kind of thing??

A bit like life in prison for murder; it doesn't stop people killing though!

 

[jimmymac]

Terrible standard of work, i cant believe somebody paid for that. I wish i could find somebody to pay me £1100 for a few gardens lights..

 

[Guitarist]

Terrible standard of work, i cant believe somebody paid for that. I wish i could find somebody to pay me £1100 for a few gardens lights..

You only get the big money when you know how to remove the cpc

 

[Silly Sausage]

Stop referring to it as 'work' chaps, it's an offence to the word.
Work implies something useful has been done.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Did the lights work ?

Were they DI ?

Had he run out of tape and clips and you caught him between his return.

Does he have a registered disability ?

Is there an RCD anyway so whats the big deal ?

If she now in the dark when its lovely weather.

Best i can do.... otherwise... not done by our profession for sure

 

[Dave 85]

I dont see what all the fuss is about....
It works doesn't it?

 

[sparks1973]

:clown:Time served? No chance, surely?

Either way, that is truly shocking. How do these clowns sleep at night?

Do you know, if I had not seen so many posts lately that were thought to be wind ups, I would honestly flag this as being one.

with baggy pants and funny looking boots....he may look like this...

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[SKY]

Jesus - I'm still in "shock"

 

[edrobbo8]

'The earth is only used for stripping the cable isn't it?' Words of a DIY have-a-go-hero to me a few weeks back......

That is one of the shoddiest bits of work I have seen!

 

[michaelk]

that is [h=1]unbelievable!!!!!![/h]What spark in their right mind would do that!

 

[pencilpusher]

that is unbelievable!!!!!!

What spark in their right mind would do that!

I think that is the point: He is no spark!

 

[dim_bulb]

At least the cables are accessible
and hes kinda made it safer by providing light so she doesn't trip up in the dark



Just kidin

 

[cmac70]

hi rmc86uk
The words cowboy springs to mind. level 2 rookie would be better.

 

[jimkouk]

Hi guys!Electricians in Greece face the same problems with DIY electricians (home owners) and certified electricians also that just are not cut for the job and should have their permitts taken.

 

[Gilez]

Without trying to sound harsh, you have asked for advice and you have it, so what are you going to do about it?

The work is some of the worst I have seen. What he has done is litterally criminal in terms of Notifiable work, so you really need to get onto Trading Standards and Building Control. What has been done is a death trap by no uncertain terms and there would be risk of electric shock and/or fire. This installation will definately invalidate your cousins home insurance. What he has done is not your problem as such, it is his, so you need to act. Luckily for your cousin, you know it is an appauling installation so have disconneced it.

I have heard stories of guys being locked up for sub-standard work and this sort of stuff is what puts them there.

Do everyone a favour mate, including him, and report it to the authorities. He needs to be stopped before he does cause an injury or death or fire. Can you forgive yourself if you read something in the paper about someone being killed by substandard work? I couldn't, knowing I hadn't reported it.

 

[cobrauk]

This guys needs to be stopped report him m8

 

[locheelad]

I have a grandson who can do better and he is only 12

 

[bayleydave]

Whoever has done this should be in prison. I hope this has been reported?

 

[looploop]

Whats wrong with it? A.Plumber.

 

[wlg]

The geezer should be locked up and the key thrown away

 

[scubawomble]

That is disturbing... What is colloquially known as common sense should dictate that live exposed conductive parts should be covered never mind BS7671...

Burying T&E??? common...

and are the fittings even IP rated?

That said, please excuse my naivety but what is the problem with having the lights fed from a ring main (assuming the additional load would not take the circuit beyond max rated demand).

I have just done something similar to a new build house where they had run 6mm to a hob point that was going to feed an induction hob, but instead the owners fitted a gas hob and so there is 6mm cable on a 40am MCB to feed a tiny electrical spark... I have added a circuit that will feed a couple of electric heaters, a few lights and sockets.

I am a qualified electrician, but not a very practiced one (just qualified). and so am checking that I have not made an error that will have my work appearing on a new thread...

 

[NeilG1967]

Hmmm

Not much else to say really, lucky he is not up on a manslaughter charge. Maybe a new career is needed.

 

[Ben Grant]

Stop referring to it as 'work' chaps, it's an offence to the word.
Work implies something useful has been done.

Completely agree, in this case the 'work' as some call it has been detrimental to the overall installation, and is no a dangerous situation. You cannot put this right, t+e shouldnt really be outside anyway, even if it was terminated in a more suitable manner.

 

[4site]

what a kin -----...emma shaw was a terrible accident...that is MENTAL

 

[Nolnoc]

I thought I'd seen bad workmanship in my time.........bloody hell...No way is he a spark,even a very bad one would do a better job.
I've an apprentice in his third week and I guarantee he would do a better job.Where's the pride gone in your workmanship.It's one of the first things I was thought?

 

[jimmy_one_ball]

Hi Des 56,

I am not registered to do this kind of work in homes with regards to the schemes and Part P.

You don't have to be registered with anyone under Part P, you can self certify your own work.

This clown needs reporting, if you have his details then get buildings control round to look and tell them who he is. There are laws against this behaviour under namely the EWR1989. If he's being paid then he must be held responsible for his work.

 

[Big J]

Good evening, As with everyone else the job is one of the worst I have ever seen. Part P of the builing regs is a legal requirement and states that any electrical work undertaken outside of the equipotential zone of your property, (back garden).must be certificated under the part P scheme. If you don,t you can be prosecuted. If you contact trading standards with those pictures they can prosecute him as he broke the law. You could possibly ask him for all the money back to save him from prosecution.
Regards Jonathan N.I.C.E.I.C. qualifying supervisor.

 

[trev]

Good evening, As with everyone else the job is one of the worst I have ever seen. Part P of the builing regs is a legal requirement and states that any electrical work undertaken outside of the equipotential zone of your property, (back garden).must be certificated under the part P scheme. If you don,t you can be prosecuted. If you contact trading standards with those pictures they can prosecute him as he broke the law. You could possibly ask him for all the money back to save him from prosecution.
Regards Jonathan N.I.C.E.I.C. qualifying supervisor.

Jonathon I'm sorry mate but you're living in a dream world. Yes the installer has broken the law, yes he should be brought to book but do you honestly think anything will be done?

 

[the grim reeper]

Well this has got to be the worse bit of electrical work i've seen, now i know a lot of you on here don't like the home study sparks but this guys suppose to be time served and i do a better job in my sleep than this job. He wants taping to his job having it re-connected then a bucket of water throwing over him just for good measures

Phil

 

[tigerpaul]

I've seen some shoddy work but this is some of the worst.
The person who done it has obviously not got a clue. But surely they must know electric is dangerous? So therefore they have shown a compete disregard for anyone's safety. They want locking up. It's just as selfish as drink driving!

 

[Silly Sausage]

On a positive note, at least he's not colour blind.

 

[BMelectrics]

i actually dont know what to say!

 

[CrazyScozzese]

This has got to be a wind up. The only thing missing is the bloke stripping the wires with his teeth.

 

[Des 56]

I will give a no money bet to anyone who thinks otherwise
If he is reported,which may or may not be the case

He will not be prosecuted for the standard of work

If I'm wrong,I will eat my cyberspace hat,twice

 

[sparks1973]

I've seen some shoddy work but this is some of the worst.
The person who done it has obviously not got a clue. But surely they must know electric is dangerous? So therefore they have shown a compete disregard for anyone's safety. They want locking up. It's just as selfish as drink driving!

Oh no....electricity isnt potentially dangerous any more....RCDs have seen to all that.....:jester:

 

[sparks1973]

On a positive note, at least he's not colour blind.

dont hedge your bets just yet Archy....it may still be wrong polarity at source....

 

[trev]

Oh no....electricity isnt potentially dangerous any more....RCDs have seen to all that.....:jester:

Commercial/industrial electricity has even less risk than that horrible nasty stuff used in people's homes

 

[davetherave1979]

that is just shocking worst I have seen

 

[Guitarist]

I've seen some shoddy work but this is some of the worst.
The person who done it has obviously not got a clue. But surely they must know electric is dangerous? So therefore they have shown a compete disregard for anyone's safety. They want locking up. It's just as selfish as drink driving!

That is a good analogy, and this goes way beyond the usual crappy work we sometimes shake our heads at.
I'm sure that if the poor MP who lost her Daughter was to see this, there would definitely be something done about this guy.

 

[mazdaman]

He will not be prosecuted for the standard of work

Not strictly true. If his standard of work has the potential to cause serious injury or harm then he may be prosecuted under the Health and Safety act for leaving a potential AND serious hazard brought about via his incompetence. Unfortunately it won't fall under the Health and safety at work at 1974 and HSE don't usually get involved with domestics but work like this chap has done they will certainly show an interest because of it's seriousness. This is where the IEE regulation fall flat on there face as they are not mandatory and therefore cannot take some one to court for not following them. However they may be referred to in a court of law brought about by a higher hierarchy such as the HSE.

 

[moospark]

This has got to be a wind up. The only thing missing is the bloke stripping the wires with his teeth.

Oh? what do you recommend I use then?

 

[Miketwinny]

Wacky Racers.

 

[reefagrim]

seriously this so called sparky hasnt a clue or doesnt care even if he had it on a RCD it wouldnt work it needs a earth and special location
ok i have heard all this before !!!
many years i visited electricians for their assessments and they would show me photos or tell me so and so done this and that and yes if it was in front of me i would report it straigth away but when i tell the electricain to report it they say oh i dont want the bother
either dont complain or report it this what is shown is a life threatening example bit of rain little kid and electrics makes for a distaster

 

[John Hodgson]

It beggers belief that some one could do such a dangerous job without planning how to kill the occupants first!