How dangerous is taped wiring?

you need 6amp juction box

chris jones chrsjns69@googlemail.com
June 2008

Is it the tape that is holding the cables together, or is there a plastic crimp connector underneath the tape?

Jimmy
April 2008

If you mean that the metal conductors inside the wires are actually taped together then this is ridiculous and obviously fitted by someone unqualified...the cables must be joined using the appropriate size junction box to prevent a fire risk. However, if its just the cable lengths themselves that have been taped together then thats OK. Make sure that any wiring is kept well clear of the downlighters though - they do get a bit hot.

John
April 2008