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    4inch core for extractor fan bathroom

    yesterday had the hardest core ever to do everything that could go wrong went wrong , core inside out so i was covered in crap/dust etc . got to cavity and the poly ball wall insulation piled out arrrghhhhhhh
    • glasgospark
    • Thread
    • bathroom core extractor extractor fan fan
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. E

    Doubling over single core connections

    I swear to god there was a reg specifying that all single core connections had to be doubled over? i can't find it anywhere have i just had a weird dream?
    • eddiecme
    • Thread
    • connections core doubling single single core
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. H

    Solid Core Flexible Cable

    Hello People - I have come across a cable type that I have not really seen before. It is a solid core flexible cable (but its not like flex). It's very malleable and holds its form when you bend it, it is a power cable. The cable code I have received is NHXMH cable. Question: Are there any...
  4. T

    safety cluth drill for core cutting

    best ones ? decent priced core cutters also anyone know of any for 4" holes prob 115mm core
    • thelondonway
    • Thread
    • core cutting dedicated drill safety still
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. billyblade

    Diamond core drills

    Hi everyone. I represent a company who manufacture and distribute drilling and trade solutions which are particularly popular with electricians. I'll not name them so as not to advertise on here.:smiley2: We have a dry diamond core drill kit in our portfolio which sells very well but i feel that...
  6. N

    Stripping Alarm Cable (cable core keeps breaking)

    "Stripping Alarm Cable (cable core keeps breaking)" I'm using the 6 core cable that came with the Honeywell alarm system I got Tried with Automatic style wire strippers, stanley knife, side cutters etc. but the steel core is very prone to breaking. What tools or techniques would people...
  7. J

    2 core cable to metal light switches

    Went to a flat recently where the cable is run through metal conduit to metal back boxes on a TN-S system. Built in the 60's the flats have aluminium strand cable that is sheathed by a braided woven material (vic cable?) and although old is serviceable. The matal conduit is earthed back to the...
  8. sjhall

    makita 8406c core drill

    The move across to one brand, Milwaukee ... So the above is for sale, This is the 8406C this is the 1400w motor Very good condition Cheapest I can see online is £380 http://www.toolbox.co.uk/makita-8406c-05inch-13mm-0-117989?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=GB&utm_campaign=GoogleBase £150...
  9. M

    Advice on Pulling 6 mm2 single core cable through 20 mm Conduit

    Hi, I would like to ask your advice about how difficult it might be to pull cables through 20 mm plastic conduit. (easy, moderate, hard, impossible) I am running two separate lines for a cooker and hob in 6 mm2 single core stranded cable. Both runs will follow the same route. 4 meter run from...
    • Maximus Rumpas
    • Thread
    • advice cable cables conduit core degree inspection larger meter pulling single single core through
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. J

    Smoke alarm 3rd core, WHY ?

    Hello fellow sparks, how are we ? I am slightly embarrassed about asking this but here goes, I have never realy understood why you need a 3rd core when wiring smokes, live, neutal and earth i get, but why do you need a switch wire exactly, what is its job ?
  11. C

    2 core cable..

    When supplying an item of double insulated equipment, (in this case an extract fan). Is it acceptable to use a two core cable i.e. no cpc? Or is the earth still required in order to protect the cable run?
  12. kingeri

    For Sale 1.5mm 3-core & earth 100m and 1.5mm single core & earth 100m

    The following coils of cable are up for sale, Huddersfield area: 100m sealed coil of 1.5mm 3-core and earth grey sheath new colours 100m not sealed but unused coil of single core (brown) & earth white LSH sheath Any reaonable offers considered for one or both! :)
  13. S

    107 or 117 core drill size

    Hi, what size core drill, do you generally use for cutting 100mm core holes 107mm or 117mm. Cheers
    • soulman
    • Thread
    • cavity core drill drilling electricians' talk fitting size usually
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. T

    5 / 6 Core Flex Advice Needed Please

    Hi Everyone Don't often get involved in wiring up central heating! I have been asked to install new Honeywell ST9400c to replace ST7100 on a Y plan (Mid-position valve). The new programmer requires a 5 / 6 core flex. I can get 5 core every where, but I feel over sleeving the earth is bad...
  15. E

    Whats the Best Core Drill? - Top Core Drills

    untill now i have somehow managed to get by by getting somebody else on the job to core out holes, or i've borowed a core drill, but it looks like i'm gonna actually have to buy one now! 2 options here, i know someone who just uses a big sds max drill for this, and i know someone with a proper...
  16. O

    MF JB for 5 core 0.75mm multi strand cable?

    OK, got a call from a plumber mate about 2 hours ago as he'd cut some cables with his circular saw. In fact he'd cut 3 cables - one 2.5mm T&E, one 3 core & earth - both fixed quickly with the Ashley MF boxes. The 3rd cable is 5 core, and it looks like 0.75mm core from the central heating...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • cable core electricians' talk multi
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. K

    how many 2.5 single core in 28mm conduit?

    how many 2.5 single core will fit in 28mm conduit?
    • kerryblue
    • Thread
    • circuits conduit core electricians' talk france guide single single core those
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. K

    Sleeving of 5 core cable for lighting circuit.

    Hi, I have a technical query in regards colour sleeving of conductors in a multicore cable. Take a 5 core 2.5sqmm XLPE SWA cable with all white conductor insulation. I want to use this cable for lighting circuits in an industrial installation, can I sleeve the cores to they’re respective phase...
  19. E

    sockets wired in 1.0mm 3 core flex

    Doing a re-wire for a customer who's had their kitchen redone recently and told me the electrics are fine.when I checked, they've all been wired using 1.0mm 3 core flex then sealed underneath tiles.I can't remove the tiles or pull through new cables.Is it permissable to leave it connected like...
  20. M

    cable sizing for 400a 175m 4 core

    hey, ive been asked to work out a cable size for someone and not sure on the sizing for the amps. the information received is that its to be armoured, 4 core and the distance is 175m and needs to carry 400amps. is there a cable big enough or will they have to run two in parallel. thanks
    • matt12321
    • Thread
    • 4 core cable cable sizing core electricians' talk sizing
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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