Thread: Switched Socket For The Fan Extractor

Clipsal 413 is the equivalent.

is this it? HPM Plug Base 10A Surface Mount - Clear I/N 7050082 | Bunnings Warehouse

This is very common socket , used in false ceiling's in commercial buildings , most fluro lights plug into them . They often hang off cat wires , plumber's and anyone else who have to work between than hate . The cat wires are the closest thing to barbed wire , It's the cable ties that hold the cables and socket's , on are the problem , when they cut them off there like razer's . Some sparky's leave the ties long , that is a lot better !!.. Jim

Originally Posted by jimr1

This is very common socket , used in false ceiling's in commercial buildings , most fluro lights plug into them . They often hang off cat wires , plumber's and anyone else who have to work between than hate . The cat wires are the closest thing to barbed wire , It's the cable ties that hold the cables and socket's , on are the problem , when they cut them off there like razer's . Some sparky's leave the ties long , that is a lot better !!.. Jim

If left long,can poke you in the eye.

I know someone who had a very bad eye injury from one.

thanks Gents. Off I trot to Bunnings.


cheers,
D

Originally Posted by scarry

If left long,can poke you in the eye.

I know someone who had a very bad eye injury from one.

Yup that's a good point as well !!..

just as an aside with this particular item, as stated at the point of sale "to be installed by a licensed electrician", as an electrician I am constantly amazed that these types of fittings etc are available for sale to anyone off the street.
unfortunately I have had to repair a few "non-working" installations that have been wired up wrong.
If I wire up wrong, I am held liable for all damage/ death, how far does it go with the average handyman?
I am not having a go, but leave the electrics to the qualified.

understood.


I have tried three electricians. The first and third did not respond to mobile phone messages left and the second made an appointment to visit - didn't turn up and hasn't phoned since.
cheers,
D