What way were you taught to deal with this?.What's the best way to deal with these when reskimming? Remove socket etc, switch off power etc?
Best way is leave them screwed on and plaster around them mate!What's the best way to deal with these when reskimming? Remove socket etc, switch off power etc?
Best way is leave them screwed on and plaster around them mate!
I would tape them up using masking tape and plaster up to them. When plaster was starting to set a bit I’d take masking tape of and losing enough so I could get fill in behind them with some stiff gear. I’d finish the set then screw back on.What's the best way to deal with these when reskimming? Remove socket etc, switch off power etc?
Ask the customer, their choiceWhat's the best way to deal with these when reskimming? Remove socket etc, switch off power etc?
That’s a long winded way of saying , back them off, skim, screw back on!I would tape them up using masking tape and plaster up to them. When plaster was starting to set a bit I’d take masking tape of and losing enough so I could get fill in behind them with some stiff gear. I’d finish the set then screw back on.
Not really, if you take them off too early you run the risk of a bit of wet skim falling onto the back of them, if you wait till later on in set it doesn’t happen.That’s a long winded way of saying , back them off, skim, screw back on!
And you don’t get plasterers on train forums so piss off.Not really, if you take them off too early you run the risk of a bit of wet skim falling onto the back of them, if you wait till later on in set it doesn’t happen.
Anyway, you don’t get sockets on trains.
I was going to mention " new member alert " but I'm glad to see your taking the diplomatic approach and encouraging others , that's level 3 in the guide to being a plasterer , top marks @choppaAnd you don’t get plasterers on train forums so piss off.
I am starting to think that its just not worth touching sockets and asking customer to sort a spark to call and remove and make safe prior to any plastering works being carried out . getting fed up of taking the fronts off only to have trouble getting them back on and when you do worrying that every thing is ok and safe . As soon as you touch any electrics you kind of accept responsibility for it . And working around them can be a right pain sometimes .
I am starting to think that its just not worth touching sockets and asking customer to sort a spark to call and remove and make safe prior to any plastering works being carried out . getting fed up of taking the fronts off only to have trouble getting them back on and when you do worrying that every thing is ok and safe . As soon as you touch any electrics you kind of accept responsibility for it . And working around them can be a right pain sometimes .
Yes its a tough one but i cant help but think about all the problems and explaining that safety is paramount to the customer and yourself is surly the top priority .
That's why I suggest them being left out and bagged for painting , you rescrew wires cos usually their loose and your responsible , I don't mind putting back ,its their responsibility if they don't want to pay sparky and I don't blame them.I am starting to think that its just not worth touching sockets and asking customer to sort a spark to call and remove and make safe prior to any plastering works being carried out . getting fed up of taking the fronts off only to have trouble getting them back on and when you do worrying that every thing is ok and safe . As soon as you touch any electrics you kind of accept responsibility for it . And working around them can be a right pain sometimes .
Unscrew and bag them up then tape so no cables exposed etc....Just basics Jesus!!!!
Clowns do very well in this trade , they are the next highest earners after cowboysI wonder how some clowns on here get any work with basic bullshit like this!
It's all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits. ....I wonder how some clowns on here get any work with basic bullshit like this!
I pulled a socket out this week in an old cottage and the Neutral snapped, went with a right bangDefinitely but the next spread will just crack on.
I never touch rads tho.
Loosening a socket shouldn’t really create any danger. It’s not like you’re altering anything. Occasionally a wire will come out so have to put it back
Most old buildings require a full rewire if an electrician is involved , don't think that overskim is endangered , don't mind though it might put a stop to skim , artex , bond , skim ,crack , .....can you skim over it for me misterI pulled a socket out this week in an old cottage and the Neutral snapped, went with a right bang
Customer was stood in the room watching I just said I think you need to call an electrician, they’ve ended up having a full re wire
Christ .I photograph the wires and connections then I remove the faceplate entirely tape it up on wire blocks and tuck into the back box.
I have a filling knife cut down to size to fit inside the box and when I’m trowelling up I put the filling knife in the box and use it as a solid surface to push gear into the voids and around the back box.
After the final trowel I knock the power off and refer back to the photos to put the faceplates back on
Word of warning in case anyone thinks of doing it , all wires connected together in a socket stay connected together or you risk an overloaded ring mainI photograph the wires and connections then I remove the faceplate entirely tape it up on wire blocks and tuck into the back box.
I have a filling knife cut down to size to fit inside the box and when I’m trowelling up I put the filling knife in the box and use it as a solid surface to push gear into the voids and around the back box.
After the final trowel I knock the power off and refer back to the photos to put the faceplates back on
I photograph the wires and connections then I remove the faceplate entirely tape it up on wire blocks and tuck into the back box.
I have a filling knife cut down to size to fit inside the box and when I’m trowelling up I put the filling knife in the box and use it as a solid surface to push gear into the voids and around the back box.
After the final trowel I knock the power off and refer back to the photos to put the faceplates back on
Also make sure their is an earth lead attached to the back box ( if its metal )Word of warning in case anyone thinks of doing it , all wires connected together in a socket stay connected together or you risk an overloaded ring main
ie..2 or 3 reds connected to switch stay connected in block , to separate in a block for each wire is dangerous , sure you all were aware
Foooooook that for a game of soldiers!!!!