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• Jun 29, 2019

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What do guys normally use to extend cables when required??
Wouldn't it make for a better and tidier looking job to pull legs out of board and use a mf fitting and new legs into boards rather than crimps that look absolutely crap

 

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• Jun 29, 2019

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I usually use Ideal's In-line splices for such things in boards (up to 2.5mm CSA) and after that the 2.5-6mm CSA Wagos.

 

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• Jun 29, 2019

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if it's just a few need extendin, e.g. the cpc's are too short, i use ideal in line connectors in CU. if it;s a lot, then an adaptable din rail box, as in one i made earlier (see the blue peter connection). the cpc of the 6.0mm was re=routed after the photo.

 

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• Jun 29, 2019

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Nice idea tel

 

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I love doing these sort of domestics , they are right in my wheel house as a house badger.
Usually an IP box or Adaptable box like Tel is a very neat solution to multiple extensions to a new position.
If not I will fit the biggest board possible and use in line push connectors to lengthen cables and try to hid the joins behind the mcbs

Either way if I saw the consumers unit in the OP , I would be ripping the whole lot out and starting again...

 

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• Jun 29, 2019

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Gary latto said:

Any one else agree these red crimps look cap

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That's bonny.

Need to up my game, me thinks.

 

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• Jun 29, 2019

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Aye, absolute Rrrrubbish!

 

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• Jun 30, 2019

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telectrix said:

if it's just a few need extendin, e.g. the cpc's are too short, i use ideal in line connectors in CU. if it;s a lot, then an adaptable din rail box, as in one i made earlier (see the blue peter connection). the cpc of the 6.0mm was re=routed after the photo.

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Have you tried the wago MF ones yet?

 

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• Jun 30, 2019

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Yeah used before quite like them but think would look crap for this boardjust use large earth sleeve over the crimps lol either way always going to look crap mate

 

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