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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    The damage was discovered during the second fix. The 'correction' was made and then we were told about it.
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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    To clarify: the final photo of the light and switch cables was from before the second fix was attempted. All the fittings have now been installed and tested. I think you're right Rob, that because there are lots of other cables going to that switch, it was too much hassle for him to correct the...
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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    Not quite Sharpend... Pic 1: cable coming from wall light on other side of this wall. This cable then goes down door frame to... ...Pic 2: cable going to switch on the side of wall Pic 3: zoomed out view of both of these Have also added another photo showing the other side of the wall. This...
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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    Thanks for your comments so far. I have photos, but can't post them here yet as I'm new to the forum. However, I have made a Dropbox link to them here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vuyu76qsekksqa4/AACtNe8O2b1T-BBotbPM5NO7a?dl=0 In the hall, about 12 inches to the left of the living room door...
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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    That's for your thoughts Pewter. Sounds like the electrician might be blaming the plasterer but isn't saying that to us directly. However, is the modification that the electrician has made acceptable? Cable right behind door frame where hinges will be affixed. A homeowner might legitemly hammer...
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    New cabling behind wooden door frame

    Hi all, We've recently had our 1910's property completely rewired. Following the re-plaster, one of the new cables between a wall light and the switch didn't work when connected up. Our electrician 'resolved' this by feeding another new cable through the side of the nearby doorframe to avoid...
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