Plastering over wire connectors

[pete01]

Are the lights rcd protected?

 

[sarah_1988]

I don't think so, the electrical did say the fuse box would need to replaced soon because there was no rdc but I thought they were just trying for more work.

Does this make a difference?

 

[bernardgreen]

Damp plaster in contact with the metal in the connector could cause corrosion in the connector leading to failure of the connection some time in the future.

 

[sarah_1988]

I was going to use filler not plaster so should be all good there.

 

[Murdochcat]

All amendments to lighting circuits require RCD protection, so strictly they shouldn’t have made this change

 

[pete01]

I don't think so, the electrical did say the fuse box would need to replaced soon because there was no rdc but I thought they were just trying for more work.

Does this make a difference?

You still cant fill over if rcd protected but even more dangerous in your case, get them back to do it properly please.

 

[opps]

But what is the worst that will happen if I fill in the holes?

I asked a plumber friend I know too and they said it would be fine.

I am not an electrician.

Someone else may move in later and drill though one of the live cables. Yeah, perhaps it becomes their "problem" but would you be comfortable with later discovering that someone else was harmed because of your electricians cutting corners?

 

[bernardgreen]

because of your electricians cutting corners?

They are not electricians, they are bodgers.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I was going to use filler not plaster so should be all good there.

The difference between wet plaster and wet filler is????

 

[Taylortwocities]

But what is the worst that will happen if I fill in the holes?

Someone dies when they drill into the wall because there is nothing to show that the cable is there, buried.

I asked a plumber friend I know too and they said it would be fine.

But that friend is a plumber. This is a forum with people who know about electrical stuff.
I'd never give advice on plumbing, actually I don't do plumbing, it gets me all wet.

 

[markyd1]

For gods sake...you are not listening to the advise you have been given here...In fact you would rather listen to a plumber,
That job is CRAP, doesn't meet regs, and been done by a load of cowboys....Now get it done properly

 

[SUNRAY]

The difference between wet plaster and wet filler is????

the colour, white is so much prettier

 

[FrodoOne]

All amendments to lighting circuits require RCD protection, so strictly they shouldn’t have made this change

That is interesting.

That has been the case in Australia/New Zealand since 2018.
In fact, since that year virtually all (New or Amended) Circuits require RCD or RCBO "protection",
even those that are "hard wired" such as Ovens and Air Conditioners.

This change in "regulations" was brought about by the deaths by electrocution of three relatively inexperienced insulation installers.
(See below)

The States of Queensland and Western Australia have gone further and RCDs/RCBOs must be installed
(to the standard specified in AS/NZS 3000-2018)
whenever a property is
Sold,
Bought or
Rented out.

Coroner criticises Rudd insulation scheme over tradesmen's deaths

Queensland coroner attacks rush to introduce federal scheme and refers trade employers for possible prosecution

www.theguardian.com

Royal Commission says insulation deaths were fault of the government's program

The deaths of four installers participating in the Rudd government’s home insulation program would not have occurred if the scheme had been properly designed and implemented, a royal commission has found…

theconversation.com

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/business-spectator/news-story/lessons-from-insulation-deaths/258fb15526ba6175250fb630d8967259

 

[robinbanks]

I asked a plumber friend I know too and they said it would be fine.

I'm the same; every time I need dental work doing I ask my chiropodist to do it

This thread is a wind-up; you're responding to every point made with the worst possible solution.