Opinions please an an observation I've made

[Sparky Ninja]

Hello guys.

I'm looking for some opinions on an observation I have made..

below are pictures to illustrate. This happens with the lightest effort whilst plugging something in.

 

[Taylortwocities]

My opinion

 

[westward10]

What opinion would you like.

 

[Phil Thompson]

Looks like some C.S. is needed tbh.

 

[Octopus]

Just a comment in the notes IMHO

 

[HandySparks]

If it gives finger access to live parts without the use of a tool, then probably C1. If access to single insulated, then C2.

 

[Pete999]

Glue then cap on, someone seems to be very heavy handed when using the socket outlets.

 

[SparkyChick]

In a similar vain to @Taylortwocities and @Pete999 , a quick dab of PVC cement at the end, stop that cap moving... problem solved.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

What opinion would you like.

yours

 

[Richard Burns]

Not entirely safe as is, I would tighten the socket accessory screws to stop it moving.
If that failed then a screw into the end cap and lid/base junction so that it cannot move readily but can be disassembled later.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

okay, yes obviously some glue is needed.

So would you actively fetch some glue for it?
What if you haven't got glue? Would you tell them and not code it?
Or code it?

 

[westward10]

yours

I think it will rain tonight, seriously though a few plastic rivets will be more professional than pvc cement. Code 3 there is only access to conductors as terminations should be enclosed in a back box.

 

[westward10]

okay, yes obviously some glue is needed.

So would you actively fetch some glue for it?
What if you haven't got glue? Would you tell them and not code it?
Or code it?

PVC cement will last five minutes before it is kicked off again.

 

[Pete999]

Small self tappers where the box clips into the trunking, on one each corner should do the trick, or take the trunking to the nearest corner, wont need any Glue,self tappers, unless the idiot in the office the sockets will stay put.

 

[rsgaz]

That is MK Premier trunking...

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, solvent-welded

Or SuperGlue

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Lol never mind, maybe my description wasn't clear. I wasn't asking how to fix it, I was asking more for what you would do if you found this on an inspection.. I understand it needs fixing, but how would you report it when it's like this.

 

[Richard Burns]

If I were not going to fix it at the time then I would note it in the observations probably under a C3 and advise the users of the installation that care should be taken not to allow it to move as this could rapidly get more dangerous if the conductors work loose.
Probably feeling a bit of a fool as I recommend at least taping over the trunking until glue/a screw can be obtained.

 

[westward10]

Agree Code 3. Dado trunking end cap does not retain in place leaving access to single insulated conductors.

 

[Toneyz]

C3 improvement recommended -strain on conductors. If the double socket is done up tight this should not happen. It must also be putting strain on the equipment and plug top.