How to patch brick wall?

[jordanperret]

Sparky chased the brick wall. Just wondering how best to patch it up?

Thanks 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @jordanperret,

You might like to post some images of the wall so our members have a better idea of what you're working with. They'll then be able to recommend suitable products.

For instance, if this was a rendered brick wall, and provided the cables have been adequately encased in conduit, you could fill the area with Dingo Fast Set Mortar. Take care to replicate the finish of the surrounding wall so it's an invisible repair. 

If this is a brick wall with no coating, the mortar can still be used, but obviously, you'll have a distinctive repaired section. You might consider rendering or painting the wall to mask the repair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[jordanperret]

Woops sorry i thought i had included the photo. I have added it now. The cables have not been encased so i guess i can do myself?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @jordanperret,

Let me tag @CSParnell to see if they have any thoughts on whether it's acceptable to fill over cables that are not enclosed in conduit.

Mitchell

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @jordanperret 

@MitchellMc  fast  set  morter will  work well and it dose set  fast so mix in smaller batches or work quickly use a  steel float .

Technically that cable should be in  a  conduit  or box more so if the cable is running externally on  the wall surface,  but a  cable enclosed in a cement solid sheath covering is more protected they a electrical cable inside a  gyprock wall. So do the maths on that situation @jordanperret  for yourself. 

Why  didnt the Electrician  use conduit in the first place one  would ask maybe  as it is an internal wire not external.

[jordanperret]

Right, so a potentially shoddy job?

Thanks for the information @Jewelleryrescue and @MitchellMc 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @jordanperret 

I dont think your  job is shoddy or dangerous any more  than my place  with  exposed electrical wires inside gyprock once those wires covered up.

Sorry if I gave you reason to doubt you  electricians work.

You could get 10  electricians and they all  wont agree on the same interpretation of the rules here.

As  a bunnings advice channel the advice has to be more towards the  strongest legal side of rule interpretation.

I hope this helps.

[jordanperret]

Ahhh no that's all good, thanks very much for your help. Appreciate it!

[CSParnell]

@MitchellMc @jordanperret @Jewelleryrescue 

As per AS 3000

The ruling is a minimum 50mm depth from surface to cable without mechanical protection provided the circuit is protected by an RCD or RCBO

Else it needs to be mechanical protection eg in conduit.

Honestly if it were me I would put it in conduit either way because you as an owner or the next might hang a picture right where the cable runs.

And as always and I've said it a million times electrical is not a DIY job always engage a licensed electrical contractor to carry out the works, the first time may be your last.

[EricL]

HI @jordanperret 

As explained by @CSParnell, it needs to be redone by your electrician. Once your electrician digs the chase properly and has added the necessary conduit, that would be the only time I recommend covering it up.  

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric