External conduit clips

matt123 · Post by **matt123** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:33 pm

Hi,

Possibly over-thinking this!

Just had an external double socket put in, the electrician ran a new lead from the consumer unit, used standrd/internal T+E in a 20mm conduit.

He did a neat job, but used 20mm saddle clips without the 'standoffs' and the conduit is forced flush with the wall. This has caused the conduit to flex inwards towards the wall in the middle as it is about 1-2cm away from the wall in the socket and into the soffit (it's a bungalow).

Just checking the flex in the conduit is 'ok', my concern is that it may cause a (very) small gap in the socket gland where it connect to the conduit and lead to water ingress...

Probably over-thinking but asking more out of curiosity as he also mentioned his friend had to sign off the work (Part P) and he usually does it by looking at photos and a test report he's already completed - does that sound common practise or should the other guy come and inspect it?

cheers!
Matt

Neelix · Post by **Neelix** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 7:52 pm

matt123 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:33 pm Probably over-thinking but asking more out of curiosity as he also mentioned his friend had to sign off the work (Part P) and he usually does it by looking at photos and a test report he's already completed - does that sound common practise or should the other guy come and inspect it?

cheers!
Matt

Unless its a new dedicated circuit or you live in Wales Part P doesn't apply from what you describe