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  1. R

    Fused Spur crimp connection question.

    Hi I need to create a fused spur with the connection into the RFC cable under the floorboards i.e. not accessible. Going with the regs crimps can be used as they are MF but is it acceptable to have three cables in each crimp? Thats my post cherry popped! Cheers for your help. James
  2. D

    Butt crimps

    Hi, I want to split a power supply lead into two - one going to supply one output, the other going to another, and up to now I have been cutting the wire in question (1.5mm sq) and putting two wires into one end of a butt splice/crimp and another wire out the other side. However, I'm not...
  3. J

    Crimping lateral mains

    Hi, Anyone here see any problems crimping 16mm lateral mains as a repair as opposed to re-running a complete new cable? I'm talking line, neautral and earth for 12 flats, 60Amp fuse. Junkies keep on nicking all the cable. Thanks Jammin
  4. W

    meter seal crimps

    does any one know where i can get some crimps for meater seals ?
  5. A

    Extending a circuit in 10mm t&e

    Can anyone advise the best way to extend a circuit in 10mm t&e please. I have used crimps for 2.5 but I understand this is not suitable ? Thanks
  6. D

    CU Change and extending circuit wiring

    I am changing my home CU for my NIC inspection. At the moment i have a rewirable fuse CU in a 1960's house so thought its about time its changed. On initial inspection everything seems in order, ok it all need to be brought up to 17th standards and none of the lighting circuits have an earth but...
  7. J

    WAGO or CRIMPS - which need to be accessible to 17th Edition Regs?

    Can anyone tell me if connections made using wago terminal blocks need to be ACCESSIBLE for inspection and testing (and maintenance) in line with cause 526.3 of 17th edition? I presume they DO - even though they can be classed as a permanent joint - simply because they DO NOTmeet any of the...
  8. C

    which crimps for domestic

    hi guys can anyone recommend a decent set of crimps for domestic wiring, mainly twin and earth cable, tried roleson but really don't trust them because the cable is easily pulled apart, or maybe i pull a bit to hard?
  9. G

    Unisulated Crimps

    Sorry, I know it's a basic question. But I have to use some uninsulated crimps on some 16mm soon and I've never had to use them up to yet. My question is about how to insulate the connection afterwards. Heat shrink ?
  10. L

    Extending Circuits????.....

    Hi all, I have 2 customers who need there boards extended which is fine when it comes to the tails as 3mtre tails are easy to get but when it comes to the circuits themselves is it ok to extend circuits with crimp connectors?or other means?Dont really like using crimp connectors as it looks...
  11. G

    crimps

    Could anyone send me a link of some suitable crimps for the dc cabling. I'm just getting a tool at a time in preparation for mcs accreditation in a few months. I know this should probably be posted under a different heading but I suspect all the people that know are looking under this section
  12. S

    cable crimps

    hi, when the cable has been crimped together using insulated crimps do you still have to put heat shrink over the cable. if yes do you have to do all cables individually (cpc, line, neutral) or one heat shrink tube over all together. cheers
  13. E

    BT crimps

    Morning all, Does anyone have a good source for the jelly filled BT crimps? The one supplier I found is charging a fortune for them. Many thanks Euan
  14. A

    crimps

    Do crimps pass insulation resistance test?
  15. A

    Crimps + Heat shrink - best way?

    Can anyone give me tips and top techniques for using heat shrink after crimping cables? I'm extending the cables for a CU install and want to use heat shrink - previously only put the crimps on - but I see from other posts that heat shrink on top is the way to go. Tried this out (see pic) but...
  16. C

    Crimps in an enclosure?

    Do crimped connections have to be in an enclosure (e.g. a choc box), or can they just sit free? Thinking about for normal downlights......
  17. Amp David

    Storage for crimps

    Can anyone recommend a decent storage box that will hold 3 pairs of crimping pliers and a selection of crimps. My cardboard box has finally fell appart and need something else.
  18. A

    Crimps

    Hi can anyone recommend a set of rachet crimps that actually work. Bought a set back in folkestone for about £25.00 nice little red blue and yellow marks on it to help me to decide where to put my crimp:rolleyes:. However when I tried them on a job was able to pull cable out so very easy. had to...
  19. D

    Cable dammage by drill

    Got a call today by a plumber and while drilling for pipe clips he went though a cable for a ring main what would be the best course of action to repair the cable in the wall. Cheers all
  20. sparks1234

    Crimps or connectors

    I am interested to know who uses what and why, I am talking about smaller connections so red, blue or yellow crimps or 10 / 20 / 30 amp connectors

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