Advice on wiring

HeavenScent · Post by **HeavenScent** » Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:19 pm

Hi is this safe , recently had someone wire in our 3kw fire as by the pic,

Thanks

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:01 pm

Even you know its not safe.

Neelix · Post by **Neelix** » Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:16 pm

Did they arrive on a horse?

That is really bad

ericmark · Post by **ericmark** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:30 pm

1) Twin and earth cable is not flexible, it is not suitable to use with a 13 amp plug. It will not lend its self to being gripped by the plugs cable grips.
2) The knockout needs a stuffing gland, with will also grip the cable as well as stopping anything falling in the hole.
3) Outgoing cable also need some type of clamp.

Timllfixit · Post by **Timllfixit** » Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:28 pm

Agree will all previous comments but if you think about it it’s not that bad IN THEORY. Assuming the fuses in the plug haven’t been replaced by a nail or whatever the whole lot is run from a plug. A fused plug. The whole caboodle can’t draw more than 13 amps. Yes there would be an alarming bang if s 13 amp fuse blows.
Is it pretty? No. Is it recommended? No. Would I do it? No.