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  1. NDG Elecs

    Single core flex uses....

    Hi folks, Doing some work in a house and customer asked what a single core cable clipped along the skirting board was for. I said it isn't telephone, speaker, doorbell nor alarm and I was perplexed as to what it could have been used for. Cable in question was defo single core, approx 0.3-0.75mm...
  2. rossfenwick

    Broken core 2 way switch

    Afternoon, I've just been to a new build finishing off some lighting and found a fault in the 3c&e between the landing and hallway. No continuity on 1 core. It's going to cause a lot of damage to replace the cable. The other 2 cores & CPC are good, IR tests fine. Is there anything out there...
  3. rolyberkin

    Core Drill Recommendations

    I am after a cheaper end core drill, looking at the Dewalt D21570K anyone got one?
  4. F

    Electrician Jobs Paralleling swa 4 core to increase CCC

    Hello fellow sparks, I have a 400 metre drum of swa xlpe 4 core x 6mm cable I need to install 8 x 230 volt x 45 amp supplies to storage units distance from DB of 40 metres down to 35 metres. I propose to pair up the cores within each cable giving me 8 x runs of 2 core 12mm cable colour sleeved...
    • Foxie1
    • Thread
    • 4 core core increase swa
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  5. J

    Wiring an inline 2 core lamp switch

    Hi, I have wired a 2 core inline lamp switch that has no markings for the terminals but not sure it's correct. There are 2 raised terminals in the centre but each has only one inlet/screw, so I used the terminals at the side but it isn't working. Thanks in advance.
  6. S

    Ring Final Circuit wired in 4 core SWA

    Hi Gents, Have an existing circuit at a warehouse where a single 4mm 4core SWA has been used as a Ring Final Circuit. Two cores are in connectors in the back of the socket outlets thus creating a ring. The SWA is therefore the sole means of earthing. There are No banjo's at the sockets and the...
  7. M

    Identifying single core cpc's and neutrals

    Just wondering if anyone has any handy tips when trying to identify single core cpc's and neutrals? I work in a few food factories than are in constant production and switching off supplies is not an option, so identifying circuits can get pretty tricky. Identifying neutrals is pretty simple...
  8. M

    Armoured cable 600/1000V BS5467-1997 4 core for sale

    Hello we have around 35-40m of Armoured cable 600/1000V BS5467-1997 4 core for sale. If interested PM me please. Thank you!
  9. rolyberkin

    Seperation between swa cat5e and 10mm 3 core swa?

    Any issues with running them side by side, over a distance of about 35m?
  10. T

    4 core fp200 ring circuit

    Came across a 2.5mm fp200 4 core cable used as part of a ring today, am I right in thinking this isn't an acceptable method as there will be only 1 earth wire in the cable ??
  11. P

    Single Core 230Volt Supply??

    A farmer client has a supply cable going underground from the DNO's kennel to a large barn converted to stables with power and light. The cable is fed from a 30 Amp switch fuse and a preceeding 30 mA RCD. In the barn, I noted that though the power and light were on separate 2.5mm and 1.5 mm...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • cable concentric core earth installation single single core suitable supply volts
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. E

    Core Drill

    I need to get a core drill. I was looking at the Dewalt 21570K - has anyone got one? Are they any good? Or should I spend a bit more and get a Marcrist DDM1? I'll mainly be using it to cut holes for 100mm ducting. I've seen a post on here extolling the virtues of the Marcrist DDM2 but they don't...
  13. J

    On site guide single core Mv/A/m question

    Hello all I have a quick question on using my on site guide. I've found this forum fantastic for help so far. It's quite simple. I have a question which asks what the voltage drop for a single core 6mm² 70⁰c insulted cable for a single phase circuit is, enclosed in conduit. Page 151 of the...
  14. N

    10mm 4 core SWA

    A mate is clearing out his garage and asked me if I wanted 30 + metres of 10mm 4 core SWA on a wooden spool. LOL I don't know if I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth, or being a donkey carting 5 quids worth of scrap. Could I use it to power my shed ? 1. By just terminating one of the cores...
  15. J

    core cutting

    evening all usually when I have to core drill for fans for a job with my company- we pick up the makita core drill from office happy days but I have a private job coming up that needs a hole drilled for fan- and I don't have my own core drill can I use the drill below- just use the drill...
  16. B

    SWA 16mm 3 core cable for garden office

    Sorry if this is not the correct wat to post my query, I am new to the site. I am not a spark but would like to tap into the skills and experise on here before I set off on the wrong course with my current spark. I am having a garden office built, it has had its own CU installed but my ex spark...
    • Berty
    • Thread
    • 3 core cable core garden garden office office swa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. A

    Continuity of cpc on 2 core SWA cable

    Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me on what is the most appropriate method to test continuity of cpc on a 2 core steel wire armoured cable to a distribution board.
  18. M

    For Sale - 200M of 50mm 6491X Single Core Earth Wire / Cable - £400

    Hi All, I hope this finds you well. I have a 200M drum of 50mm Earth 6491X from a cancelled project and couldn't take it back to the wholesalers, understandably, as it was ordered in from the manufacturers. Looking for £400 if possible and it is located in Central London but I can deliver...
    • matthewbutt
    • Thread
    • cable core earth earth wire for sale interested please sale single single core wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  19. G

    broken core work round, help please

    Hi gents, advice please new conversion, in bedroom newly decorated hi wiring was carried out about 4 years ago but this part of the house has just been finished. we have two 5A sockets for table lamps either side of where the bed will be. also have to wire in/connect the wiring for 2-way...
    • Geostar1865
    • Thread
    • broken cable checked core electrical work help help please other please round socket sockets work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. P

    Single Core SWA

    I have been asked to install a isolator to extend some cables feeding a chiller. Normally I would just run another multicore swa to the new location but they have had it designed with 240mm armoured single core to the new location. Of which they are not budging on. But the chiller is outside...
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