bathroom fitted but a couple of snags

asp746

well, the fitter's been paid and gone now but i've noticed a couple of snags.

he's replaced the drainpipe from the sink that goes outside and he's not sealed it either side and you can see daylight all around it!! So that needs filling in - would 'no more big holes' do or some foam expander stuff? i dont' have much luck with workmen and if its a small job i'll have a go myself before i call him back.

also, the taps haven't been earthed and i thought this was standard procedure. My friend who's in rented accommodation has a similar suite and hers aren't either so i'm just wondering if they don't need to be earthed anymore??

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munkypuzzel

Yep just squirt some expanding foam in
As for the earth bonding, normally the electrician does this, it isnt necessarily legally required..

andyhop

Earth bonding is no longer required, As long as the incoming gas and water supplies are done in 10mm cable

Either expanding foam, silicone or caulk would seal the inner and sand and cement on the outet

Call the tradesman back, most are happy to call back to keep the customer happy, after all we all require references!

Rosebery_2

andyhop wrote: »

Earth bonding is no longer required,

Cross bonding is if the house is wired to the 16th or earlier and the bathroom circuits aren't RCD protected as they should be if its wired under the 17th.

Either expanding foam, silicone or caulk would seal the inner and sand and cement on the outet

Agreed.

Call the tradesman back, most are happy to call back to keep the customer happy, after all we all require references!

Totally agree.

Cheers

allan673

i'll second that, silicone inside, sand and cement outside.

AdrianW2

Rosebery wrote: »

Cross bonding is if the house is wired to the 16th or earlier and the bathroom circuits aren't RCD protected as they should be if its wired under the 17th.

Just out of interest, what are the rules if there are no bathroom circuits (other than lighting)? Presumably bonding is still required in case something elsewhere in the house touches the pipework?