Surface clipping flat T and E

Pete999 · Dec 17, 2015

Being a time served retired electrician, I was taught a lot of practical exercises during my apprenticeship, and I came to be, even though I say it myself, quite good at surface clipping and took pride in the final product, sadly though with the onset of the plastic type cable clips, a neat job is nowhere near as with buckle clips. Just thought it would be interesting to hear the Forums views on lost skills, I know a lot of the losses are down to the financial climate and short training courses. What are your thoughts?

Andy78 · Dec 17, 2015

I disagree, you can make a good looking and sturdy job with the right plastic clip.

I do agree however that the general ethos of pride in your work seems to have disappeared right down the pan.

J.C.E · Dec 17, 2015

now days its an art in trying to rip out old cables with buckle clips when it comes to stripping out on a rewire

telectrix · Dec 17, 2015

J.C.E said:
now days its an art in trying to rip out old cables with buckle clips when it comes to stripping out on a rewire

especially with 40 years of dulux on them.

Midwest · Dec 17, 2015

On a job today, 30 year old property, no buckle clips, no plastic cable clips....bent nails! Times never change, there are always bodgers.

ruston · Dec 17, 2015

Clipped with scrap pieces of FTE too.

Dave OCD · Dec 17, 2015

Surface clipping is something I take particular pride in, straighted out properly and perfectly uniform spacing on the clips,double clips can be very handy too. You can make it look really good with some care and effort but nowadays it seems not to matter to many sadly. Does anyone else ever use 'nailing plugs' on extremely hard walls ? They're great but nobody seems to stock them.

7029 dave · Dec 17, 2015

Dave OCD said:
Surface clipping is something I take particular pride in, straighted out properly and perfectly uniform spacing on the clips,double clips can be very handy too. You can make it look really good with some care and effort but nowadays it seems not to matter to many sadly. Does anyone else ever use 'nailing plugs' on extremely hard walls ? They're great but nobody seems to stock them.

We have seen your surface work Dave, yes first class mate.

davesparks · Dec 17, 2015

For groups of cables I've used strips of the lead sheath from old T&E in the past, you can get a pretty neat finish.
We had copper repair strips for slate roofs in the shop which were great for fixing groups of MI, or any cable for that matter

Dave OCD · Dec 17, 2015

7029 dave said:
We have seen your surface work Dave, yes first class mate.

Thanks very much mate, that was to be hidden behind kitchen units - I'll take a picture of some that's on show when I get the chance. :smiley2:

Dave OCD · Dec 17, 2015

davesparks said:
For groups of cables I've used strips of the lead sheath from old T&E in the past, you can get a pretty neat finish.
We had copper repair strips for slate roofs in the shop which were great for fixing groups of MI, or any cable for that
matter

I wouldn't be handling bits of old lead !

telectrix · Dec 17, 2015

Dave OCD said:
Surface clipping is something I take particular pride in, straighted out properly and perfectly uniform spacing on the clips,double clips can be very handy too. You can make it look really good with some care and effort but nowadays it seems not to matter to many sadly. Does anyone else ever use 'nailing plugs' on extremely hard walls ? They're great but nobody seems to stock them.

ebay . 500 plugs for £4.49.

500pcs Profix Nail Plug for Cable Clip/Masonry Nails in Hard/Soft Walls | eBay

Dave OCD · Dec 17, 2015

telectrix said:
ebay . 500 plugs for £4.49.

500pcs Profix Nail Plug for Cable Clip/Masonry Nails in Hard/Soft Walls | eBay

Thanks Tel, I'll order some ! :smiley2:

telectrix · Dec 17, 2015

Dave OCD said:
I wouldn't be handling bits of old lead !

no use sending you out on the cart then.

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Dave OCD · Dec 17, 2015

telectrix said:
no use sending you out on the cart then.

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Depends on the value, I'd wear gloves.

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