Why would you do this....

[Octopus]

Came across this yesterday!

An interesting "split" of circuits across the 2 RCD's and why the tape and RCBO!



Do people have any pride these days?

 

[sparkstu]

Looks like most lights on one and most the sockets on the other. One of my pet hates that is never understand why some can't take a bit of time and split nicely

 

[andyb]

They certainly made sure of rcd protection for the kitchen sockets.

 

[Gazthesparky]

Some people are so dumb

 

[Guest77]

Clive I get what your saying, however surely this isn't a major issue?

 

[Simonslimline]

The mind boggles. :cowboy:

 

[Pete999]

Muppet install

 

[Octopus]

Clive I get what your saying, however surely this isn't a major issue?

it will be when they loose all the sockets in the house and can't do anything!

last one I saw like this, was one where all the circuits in the extension were on the same rcd - another muppet installation.

 

[R G]

Probably had shared neutrals on the lights and couldn't be bothered putting it right , seen that loads of times ...

 

[sparksburnout]

On a job like this its first impressions that make you worry. Anyone who is happy to leave a CU looking like that obviously has no pride in their work, so what the hell else is wrong behind the scenes? The fact that the kitchen sockets have been put on an RCBO on top of an RCD, and at the wrong end makes it obvious some complete berk has done this. Was there a cert available? This sort of ****e should be reported.

 

[andyb]

Grey tape would of been much nicer.

 

[Guest77]

On a job like this its first impressions that make you worry. Anyone who is happy to leave a CU looking like that obviously has no pride in their work, so what the hell else is wrong behind the scenes? The fact that the kitchen sockets have been put on an RCBO on top of an RCD, and at the wrong end makes it obvious some complete berk has done this. Was there a cert available? This sort of ****e should be reported.

Jesus, okay it isn't good, but what is worse than can happen with a ring main in the kitchen on 2 sources of RCD? I think you are all over doing it here, obviously it is not up to 17th regs and also shows the installer has a problem understanding discrimination, but why is it a reportable issue? if it was a 16th board which was not too long ago would we all be jumping up and down with rage like you are now? PMSL.

 

[Simonslimline]

I quite like the snazzy lock off tape. I may have to invest in some. :coolgleamA:

 

[7029 dave]

Nice blanking method.

 

[PEG]

On a job like this its first impressions that make you worry. Anyone who is happy to leave a CU looking like that obviously has no pride in their work, so what the hell else is wrong behind the scenes? The fact that the kitchen sockets have been put on an RCBO on top of an RCD, and at the wrong end makes it obvious some complete berk has done this. Was there a cert available? This sort of ****e should be reported.

We are assuming the RCBO is in addition to the split,but without seeing under that cover...

I have seen a couple of ingenious "A team" medium integrity re-works :conehead:

Anyone that handy with the tape,may also be useful with some links and a hacksaw...

 

[sparksburnout]

Jesus, okay it isn't good, but what is worse than can happen with a ring main in the kitchen on 2 sources of RCD? I think you are all over doing it here, obviously it is not up to 17th regs and also shows the installer has a problem understanding discrimination, but why is it a reportable issue? if it was a 16th board which was not too long ago would we all be jumping up and down with rage like you are now? PMSL.

I'm not jumpin up and down! I'm just saying, its sh^ty looking, and it is. I'm surprised at you old lags defending it!! why would you stick the tape over the spare ways like that? Does it mean they are spare or does it mean don't switch these on as it will energise something its not supposed to?? It just doesn't inspire any confidence does it? Would anyone on here leave a CU like that??

 

[R G]

You could pick a million boards that look crap , I installed a split board 2005 , I went back Friday because he wants extra sockets and the guys who installed 3 circuits for a Mitsubishi Air source unit had butchered the board and messed all the circuits around , I particularly liked the way they removed the old immersion circuit , they just cut the live in the board and left it floating withe the neutral and earth still connected , on top of that they burnt the cables with a blow torch , so sometimes the board gets butchered by others after you have done the job , a new metal clad board is now planned anyway , so more work for me ....

 

[Guest77]

I'm not jumpin up and down! I'm just saying, its sh^ty looking, and it is. I'm surprised at you old lags defending it!! why would you stick the tape over the spare ways like that? Does it mean they are spare or does it mean don't switch these on as it will energise something its not supposed to?? It just doesn't inspire any confidence does it? Would anyone on here leave a CU like that??

I have no idea why some muppet left it like that, but reporting it because the kitchen sockets are on 2 rcds is just over the top, end of.

 

[sparksburnout]

I have no idea why some muppet left it like that, but reporting it because the kitchen sockets are on 2 rcds is just over the top, end of.

Yeah your right really, just very annoying if someone has paid good money for a crap job like that.

 

[Guest77]

Yeah your right really, just very annoying if someone has paid good money for a crap job like that.

Yep without doubt, the tape is appalling and definately a bad job.