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Wicked_and_Crazy
10-11-2005, 23:33
Unless this is a socket on a lead i dont think they should be saying "No electrician needed"

http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/productnl_4611.html

daz300
10-11-2005, 23:36
that is soooooooo bad .

ScaredWebWarrior
10-11-2005, 23:37
Unless this is a socket on a lead i dont think they should be saying "No electrician needed"

http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/productnl_4611.htmlDoes seem wrong, since tapping into the house supply - while simple enough - needs to be done properly, otherwise it could a very dangerous outdoor socket!

Wicked_and_Crazy
10-11-2005, 23:39
Does seem wrong, since tapping into the house supply - while simple enough - needs to be done properly, otherwise it could a very dangerous outdoor socket!

unless the waterproof box is attached to a lead with a 13amp plug on it that you then plug into another socket. It does say 3M interconnecting cable.

Halcyon
10-11-2005, 23:41
Or couldnt you just stick a normal plug on the end and stick it in a socket that way eliminating having to wire into the mains wiring.

Wicked_and_Crazy
10-11-2005, 23:42
I might get myself one though as i always forget to use my RCD. This way its always there
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Or couldnt you just stick a normal plug on the end and stick it in a socket that way eliminating having to wire into the mains wiring.

Funny echo in this thread :D

yesman
10-11-2005, 23:48
Unless this is a socket on a lead

I think you might be right there :tu:

homealone
11-11-2005, 00:11
Unless this is a socket on a lead

I think you might be right there :tu:I might get one of these for my 'security' light, outside ;)

marky
11-11-2005, 00:25
Has anybody read the detailed instructions on the product, if not why all the this is bad, and the wiring it to the box stuff.

I for one bet it has a plug fitted, with warnings about removing it ;)

Wicked_and_Crazy
11-11-2005, 00:34
Has anybody read the detailed instructions on the product, if not why all the this is bad, and the wiring it to the box stuff.

I for one bet it has a plug fitted, with warnings about removing it ;)

its not available until next week

Does seem strange though that the picture shows a socket on the wall where the cable must go through the wall behind the box and hence you would have to remove the plug.

ScaredWebWarrior
11-11-2005, 00:53
unless the waterproof box is attached to a lead with a 13amp plug on it that you then plug into another socket. It does say 3M interconnecting cable.Which would be ok, I guess, but hardly an ideal way to do it - might as well run an extension from the house when you need it.

zoombini
13-11-2005, 01:30
That is completely wrong.

Have they not heard of the new (well this year) part P electrical regulations.

AFAIK Outside is also an area where an electrician IS needed.

Tuftus
13-11-2005, 10:27
That is completely wrong.

Have they not heard of the new (well this year) part P electrical regulations.

AFAIK Outside is also an area where an electrician IS needed.

Only if a new circuit is added, this would appear to be to all intent an extension cable.

Angua
13-11-2005, 10:27
I wouldn't risk the chance of it causing a fire and then the insurance peeps refusing to pay out as a result! :shocking:

bob_a_builder
13-11-2005, 10:37
Have they not heard of the new (well this year) part P electrical regulations.


I have thats why I installed it in 2004 ;)

greencreeper
13-11-2005, 13:03
It sounds like an extension lead. Often you don't need an electrician, unless it's some complex lighting circuit, say. Just make sure each coloured wire connects to the same coloured wire. I rewired some of the sockets in my living room and added an additional socket in the cellar - all very easy. Like all professions, the professionals like to make sure you use them, usually by frightening the customers. Anti-virus software - don't get me started :D

Graham M
13-11-2005, 14:43
Greencreeper, under the Part P regulations, anything like that now is illegal to do yourself.

greencreeper
13-11-2005, 15:32
Greencreeper, under the Part P regulations, anything like that now is illegal to do yourself.
I guess I'm a criminal then; a wanted man :erm:

:rolleyes: :D

marky
13-11-2005, 15:35
Does that include wiring a plug up, because if it does changing a fuse it going to be a bugger :D

Graham M
13-11-2005, 15:41
No it just involves anything with the internal wiring of your house. Sockets, Ring Main, Lighting etc.

greencreeper
13-11-2005, 15:44
Does that include wiring a plug up, because if it does changing a fuse it going to be a bugger :D
Give it time and there'll be a law against that too. It'll be classed as far too dangerous and only something an electrician (£60 call out, £50 an hour) can do.

marky
13-11-2005, 15:46
Well i hope the dont come and look in my house :Yikes:

Graham M
13-11-2005, 15:50
hmm nor mine Marky, nor mine...

marky
13-11-2005, 15:52
My idea of a spur, is a block connector and tape :disturbd:

Graham M
13-11-2005, 16:11
My idea of a spur, is a block connector and tape :disturbd:

OK...perhaps mine isn't that bad after all :disturbd:

Graham M
13-11-2005, 16:24
:notopic: woot! My First Gold Rep Square :D

Angua
13-11-2005, 17:16
What I think the new regs mean is; if the fitter is not Part P registered, for the work to be classed as ok it will need "building regulation" approval. That is all.

Dave Stones
13-11-2005, 17:35
Give it time and there'll be a law against that too. It'll be classed as far too dangerous and only something an electrician (£60 call out, £50 an hour) can do.

bodes well for my future employment then :D:D