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  1. R

    Hi. New to DIY Forum. Home built '83. Main bath has a 1-gang receptacle

    Do I secure an additional 1-gang pvc box to this original 1-gang box or do I have to somehow remove the 1-gang box from the stud and install a new 2-gang box. I'm trying not to destroy the drywall and if I can secure a new 1-gang to the old 1-gang, will the 2-gang wall plate fit ok or will there...
  2. ElectronicsNut

    GRAY Electrical PVC for Service Panel feed into the attic

    I have an old 30 breaker electrical service panel (from the early 1980's) that the main breakers are twisting to the side more and more and the cover panel no longer fits properly over them. I have decided that it is time to replace the service panel with a new one, as I feel this is turning...
  3. F

    Pvc mini trunking

    Hi, just a quick question does anyone know the quick term for mini trunking smaller than YT1. It came up in conversation today I'm sure we used to call the small stuff something other than mini or micro lol minds drawn a blank. Its the small flat stuff 12 x 8mm. Thanks in advance
  4. V

    PVC conduit at ground level external

    Quick one. Is there anything in the regs that state safe zones for external placement of pvc conduit ? I've looked and can't see anything specific. Reason I ask is the installation I'm doing is needing me to run conduit at one brick above damp course.
  5. E

    I have a vertical installation of a 10 ft 3" PVC conduit Schedule 40

    1. I have a vertical installation of a 10 ft 3" PVC conduit Schedule 40, weather head, 45 degree elbows. Do I have to glued these commodities? 2. I plan to install 400 ft of underground 2" PVC conduit at 36" deep on a farm. there are no buildings or structures on top. there is just...
    • Eliram
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    • conduit degree installation pvc schedule screwfix these weather
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. R

    PVC Conduit size for 1.5mm SWA

    What PVC Conduit size would best for 1.5mm SWA 3 Core? As I need to run some inside conduit.
  7. D

    UK Are blue through crimps allowed on ring circuit.

    I'm a trainee electrician and I was working with a qualified electrician extending a 32A ring circuit and we were using 2.5mm single conductors (CPC was 2.5mm aswell) going through PVC conduit and then going through steel trucking. And to connect the old ring conductors with the new extended...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • 18th allowed blue crimps circuit conduit connect connecting crimps illegal legal pvc regs ring ring circuit steel trunking through trunking
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. J

    2-Gang (PVC) Weatherproof Extension Rings?

    Can anybody tell me where I can find this product as PVC or if anybody makes a PVC version? View: https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Bell-5407-0-Weatherproof-Extension-32-Inch/dp/B003A44Z3G
  9. cliffed

    Pvc T& E don’t use it outdoors

    Recently many arguments about the deterioration of pvc T&E when clipped outside. Years ago that’s all we ever did,& had no problem with it. Tell me all the wise guys on the block,does it also apply to pvc co - axial, & shotgun cabling,clipped roughly across doorways.over roof’s & any where else.
  10. M

    Pvc flex underground

    Hi all just been to a job where a builder has started a job and left them in the lurch, they have run a 1.5mm flexible cable in a pvc pipe underneath a patio which then comes out through a wall for drive way lighting the run is 5metres, personally I would have done this in swa as In my opinion...
  11. LewisM

    Does damp proof membrane react with PVC cables ?

    Hello, doing a first fix but cables are up tight against a damp proof sheeting, are PVC cables safe to come in contact with it?
  12. LewisM

    Is Intumescent Acrylic Sealant safe for PVC cables?

    Hello, I need to seal round some cables and off of memory some sealants have negative effects with regards to PVC does anybody know if the below sealant is safe for use on PVC cables? It says in the data sheet 'also for maintaining the integrity of pipes and cables that penetrate them' but...
  13. Z

    Bend pvc conduit

    How would you guys to bend pvc conduit 20mm&25mm with spring to create 3 saddle bend or four saddle bend? Not like a simple 90 degree bends. Is there any formula or tricks or any steps you guys would do? Because I used the app to calculate the distance to bend but end up too close each bend and...
  14. R

    PVC Conduit Question

    I’m looking to buy some PVC Conduit for some security lights rather than clip the cable. We don’t use it in work. But I know I need 20mm conduit but would I be okay using 20mm inspection elbows? I assume they just fit inside?
  15. W

    Light Or Heavy Gauge PVC Conduit?

    Hi, Which do you guys use? I've bought the light stuff as it's going in a shed where there's not going to be any risk of mechanical impacts. It seems unnecessary to spend extra on the heavy stuff. Is the choice to use heavy gauge purely due to its greater mechanical protection and because...
  16. G

    UK PVC LSF cabling against LSZH Cabling

    I'm looking to confirm guigance / preferneces Any thoughts please?
  17. cliffed

    Pvc not allowed externally...been doing it for decades

    Couple of pics t&e clipped externally no signs of damage,just growing moss.
  18. mel hadfield

    For Sale AUTOtechnik FLRY 1MM PVC THINWALL ELECTRICAL AUTO CABLE 16.5AMP 2000m

    I have a huge quantity of above cable to dispose of, warehouse clearance. I have it in 4 colours, Red, White, Blue and Green. In all I have 22 mini drum. The 1.00mm has 2000m in a mini drum and the 2.00mm has 1000m in a mini drum. If anybody interested in purchasing please get in touch and we...
  19. A

    Can I use the existing 1/1/4” pvc pipe to fit 200amps rated wires,

    I am doing a 100 to 200amps (underground) service upgrade. Can I use the existing 11/4” pvc pipe to run the 200amps rated wires? What is the smallest size of wire I can use for the 200amps? Is (2) #2/0awg copper & (1) #6awg neutral copper ok?
  20. cliffed

    Pvc external

    What’s all this recent piffle,you can’t use pvc t&e externally. you can see this cable years old @ least 30 years old,no sign off damage whatsoever.

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