Flex for fixed wiring

[westward10]

I generally do ignore them Pete but if any are blatantly dangerous like wired in two core there is every chance I will comment on it.

 

[Dave OCD]

A few years ago I came across a lead plugged in to a double socket - the other end also had a plug fitted 'feeding' a double socket fixed to the wall !!

 

[Spoon]

A few years ago I came across a lead plugged in to a double socket - the other end also had a plug fitted 'feeding' a double socket fixed to the wall !!

Maybe they couldn't afford them bluetooth power sockets....

 

[123]

A few years ago I came across a lead plugged in to a double socket - the other end also had a plug fitted 'feeding' a double socket fixed to the wall !!

The good old window maker, I've seen it a couple of times. Also seen it a fair bit on domestic backup generators, where instead of an appliance inlet they have used a commando socket, so the lead is plug-plug

 

[Octopus]

I came across a 2G socket in a kitchen last year, spured off a socket in the adjacent room - the cable was 0.75mm flex

Needless to say the flex was removed.

 

[Des 56]

The good old window maker, I've seen it a couple of times. Also seen it a fair bit on domestic backup generators, where instead of an appliance inlet they have used a commando socket, so the lead is plug-plug

I suppose that means there re are a lot of grieving good old window maker widows as well

 

[ipf]

I came across a 2G socket in a kitchen last year, spured off a socket in the adjacent room - the cable was 0.75mm flex

Needless to say the flex was removed.

Aye......found a fused spur for a burglar alarm.....fed in alarm cable from a double socket......at least he'd doubled up the cores, though!

Back to thread.....I never like flex used for permanent installs, certainly on power circuits. All has been discussed, I know, but I would generally include it in the notes as inappropriate wiring....after all, a report has a lot to do with your opinion.

 

[ipf]

Aye......found a fused spur for a burglar alarm.....fed in alarm cable from a double socket......at least he'd doubled up the cores, though!

Back to thread.....I never like flex used for permanent installs, certainly on power circuits. All has been discussed, I know, but I would generally include it in the notes as inappropriate wiring....after all, a report has a lot to do with your opinion.

edit. Baffled with that repeat???

 

[Spoon]

Back to thread.....I never like flex used for permanent installs, certainly on power circuits.

I'm not sure the flex was used for permanent install. I'm waiting for @charlie76 to reply to my question at the end of my post #17.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

I believe a bit of confusion may be arising from your use of the word plug when you presumably mean socket.

Also about the use of the word(s) plugtop when he means plug.

 

[ipf]

I'm not sure the flex was used for permanent install. I'm waiting for @charlie76 to reply to my question at the end of my post #17.

I'm with you there....does sound like one's permanent, though.

 

[DPG]

Also about the use of the word(s) plugtop when he means plug.

The term 'plug top' is correct when referring to a 13A mains plug.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

The term 'plug top' is correct when referring to a 13A mains plug.

No it isn't. A plug top is the cover of the plug, the bit that is held on with a screw and has no electrical connections.

 

[DPG]

No it isn't. A plug top is the cover of the plug, the bit that is held on with a screw and has no electrical connections.

Incorrect - the original meaning of a 13A plug-top is the whole plug assembly.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Incorrect - the original meaning of a 13A plug-top is the whole plug assembly.

Well it not the meaning now, anymore than a socket is now called a plug.

 

[DPG]

Well it not the meaning now, anymore than a socket is now called a plug.

Is that definition straight from the regs?

 

[123]

Hmmmm, Greenbrook have lots of plug tops for sale

 

[Pete999]

I generally do ignore them Pete but if any are blatantly dangerous like wired in two core there is every chance I will comment on it.

Understand what you are saying Westy, me I would rip the pl

Hmmmm, Greenbrook have lots of plug tops for sale

As do this lot
electrifis+plug+tops+uk - Yahoo Search Results - https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=electrifis%2Bplug%2Btops%2Buk&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-102&type=default

 

[Brian Angell]

Have to agree with DPG. A plug top is the correct name for the whole plug assembly.

 

[elsparko]