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Thanks wasn't sure if the reduction in CSA because of the bush would cause an issueYes you can
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For aesthetics only, cables are running above a plasterboard ceiling then dropping down to accessories in metal conduit, seems to be the fashion nowI find myself asking why you're running T&E in conduit when that conductors aren't flexible?
If that is the case why not put an MF connection so that you have flexible conductors for the conduit? I get that OSG allows for flexible or solid conductors but it wouldn't sit right with me, probably just me though.For aesthetics only, cables are running above a plasterboard ceiling then dropping down to accessories in metal conduit, seems to be the fashion now
If that is the case why not put an MF connection so that you have flexible conductors for the conduit? I get that OSG allows for flexible or solid conductors but it wouldn't sit right with me, probably just me though.For aesthetics only, cables are running above a plasterboard ceiling then dropping down to accessories in metal conduit, seems to be the fashion now
Why does it not sit right with you? I'd be very interested to know why solid conductors are not suitable for conduit, as it would render every single home in northern ireland unsuitableIf that is the case why not put an MF connection so that you have flexible conductors for the conduit? I get that OSG allows for flexible or solid conductors but it wouldn't sit right with me, probably just me though.
If that is the case why not put an MF connection so that you have flexible conductors for the conduit? I get that OSG allows for flexible or solid conductors but it wouldn't sit right with me, probably just me though.
True but you weigh up conductor flexibility Vs the joint, could be wrong here but I would garner that tht T&E manufacturer wouldn't endorse that installation method as tht conductors are the wrong class for the application.Unnecessary joints with your method though.
True but you weigh up conductor flexibility Vs the joint, could be wrong here but I would garner that tht T&E manufacturer wouldn't endorse that installation method as tht conductors are the wrong class for the application.
I'm aware OSG has conduit fill details for solid v stranded.
Honestly you need a re-think here. I don't doubt you have a lot of knowledge and know your books, but how much real world experience do you actually have? Have you honestly ever came across a situation where putting a twin and earth in a conduit would go against any manufacturers instructions? In almost every house here we use 20mm conduit instead of capping. Capping is more or less non existent here. Are you going to tell every spark that they should be putting a junction box above every single drop and converting the cable to stranded because the twin and earth is unsuitable to be in a conduit? Has the practice been wrong for the last 60+ years? I don't agree with your arguement in the slightest and I am not aware of (not saying it doesn't exist) of any written data that supports itTrue but you weigh up conductor flexibility Vs the joint, could be wrong here but I would garner that tht T&E manufacturer wouldn't endorse that installation method as tht conductors are the wrong class for the application.
I'm aware OSG has conduit fill details for solid v stranded.
Agreed, twin and earth in conduit (rigid, not flexible) trunking, ducting, etc not a problem for me.Honestly you need a re-think here. I don't doubt you have a lot of knowledge and know your books, but how much real world experience do you actually have? Have you honestly ever came across a situation where putting a twin and earth in a conduit would go against any manufacturers instructions? In almost every house here we use 20mm conduit instead of capping. Capping is more or less non existent here. Are you going to tell every spark that they should be putting a junction box above every single drop and converting the cable to stranded because the twin and earth is unsuitable to be in a conduit? Has the practice been wrong for the last 60+ years? I don't agree with your arguement in the slightest and I am not aware of (not saying it doesn't exist) of any written data that supports it
Dont think any issue's with straight drops, as intended like oval/capping. IMO multiple bends in conduit should be a full system hence stranded singles. Trunking includedAgreed, twin and earth in conduit (rigid, not flexible) trunking, ducting, etc not a problem for me.
only issue you may have is drawing it through a conduit with multiple bends due to it not flexing well.
True but you weigh up conductor flexibility Vs the joint, could be wrong here but I would garner that tht T&E manufacturer wouldn't endorse that installation method as tht conductors are the wrong class for the applicationUnnecessary joints with your method though.
Hey I'm all for learning and better myself, you're right in that I don't have site experience and no doubt with that application of experience my mindset will change, it just initially doesn't sit right with me.Honestly you need a re-think here. I don't doubt you have a lot of knowledge and know your books, but how much real world experience do you actually have? Have you honestly ever came across a situation where putting a twin and earth in a conduit would go against any manufacturers instructions? In almost every house here we use 20mm conduit instead of capping. Capping is more or less non existent here. Are you going to tell every spark that they should be putting a junction box above every single drop and converting the cable to stranded because the twin and earth is unsuitable to be in a conduit? Has the practice been wrong for the last 60+ years? I don't agree with your arguement in the slightest and I am not aware of (not saying it doesn't exist) of any written data that supports it
So do as your told then ?True but you weigh up conductor flexibility Vs the joint, could be wrong here but I would garner that tht T&E manufacturer wouldn't endorse that installation method as tht conductors are the wrong class for the application
Hey I'm all for learning and better myself, you're right in that I don't have site experience and no doubt with that application of experience my mindset will change, it just initially doesn't sit right with me.
SAt on the throne contemplating life and I've figured out what it is that bugs me about it (T&E in conduit); How do you factor in either the entire sheath (as in unstripped going through a conduit) or, where you've stripped the outer insulation, the 2 insulated and 1 sleeved core? Can't imagine the OSG tables factoring in whole T&E sheath?So do as your told then ?
honey, i shrunk the conduit.
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