I was a public event on Saturday where several 3 phase appliances (critical to the event) were to be used in a semi-official capacity. The venue had provided a 5 pin - 3 phase socket but the appliances had 3 pin 3 phase plugs. One of the other semi-official persons who was not a sparky said he would break open the plugs and twist tie the wires together. At this point I said I was no-longer associated with the event and walked away. I had gone about 10 yards when there was a loud zap and turn to see Mr idiot sitting somewhat dazed on the floor - he hadn't even bothered to see if the socket was powered off!!!!! Fortunately he was OK and everyone saw sense in waiting for the right sort of person to do the job.
About an hour later a so-called electrician turned up but the end result looked pretty dodgy to me. After the event was over I found out the so-called electrician had a restricted licence - I don't recall a restricted licence permiting anyone to work on 3 phase power. Some people have no idea:o :o
