Capping

[carl111]

Hi all,

During the rewire of our property, our spark has only capped the light drops but not the cables that run to the sockets. The chases for these sockets are behind the skirting boards which he has not removed. He seems to have chopped the plaster behind the skirting boards.

I get the feeling he is trying to save on capping but before picking his work I'd like your opinion on this.
I've also noticed that the capping used for the light switch drops is sometimes not continuous (ie a gap if 2cm between lengths of capping). Again this gives me the impression that he wants to utilize odd lengths of capping.

Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

Dont know what is the normal practise in Andorra.
Maybe you should get skiing rather than playing on Internet forums

If you post on Electrics Outside of the UK then someone may be able to comment.

If you prefer to edit your location and resubmit your post you may get a more helpful respose.


PS Yes I have had a bad day

 

[carl111]

i've changed my profile.

i'd be grateful if you could give me some advice.

 

[GaryMo]

You're complaining about lengths of capping not being continuous?

There's no requirement to even use capping so bear that in mind if you complain.

 

[Lectrician]

Capping is not an absolute requirement.

The capping or conduit is often fitted prior to plastering to ensure no damage occurs to the cables when the walls are plastered (plasters trowel etc).

If it is a rewire, there is little chance of damage during making good.

No need to cap behind skirting at all.

It is common practice to use some capping or conduit, but I would not be happy if someone came up to me and questioned why I had missed an inch or two.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Tee hee
I've had a Stella or three and am feeling much better...

OK, there's nothing to say that plastic capping has to be fitted, at all, ever.
The capping is there more as an aid so the cable lays flat against the wall and forms a protection against the plasterer digging into the insulation with his trowel.

Its a nice to have if (later) a rewire is carried out because (sometimes) you can just pull the old cable out from the capping and pull a new length in without having to chase into the wall and replaster.

Personally, I think what he has done is a little tacky as capping is pretty cheap but you'd spoil a beautiful relationship if you were to challenge him on it.
If he is cutting corners on this then there may be much bigger things to look out for.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Lectrician, Is that a dead heat?

 

[Lectrician]

Obviously not - Mine appeared first

And I have been on the Vino Tinto