sheath

Recent contents Top users
  1. C

    Is this cable safe for use?

    I was cutting a cable tie off my LG monitor power cable and seem to have nicked the outer sheath. The cable looks intact, works and has been working for hours, and no copper or wire seems to be exposed. The nick is almost microscopic and I had to use my phone to zoom in to see the damage. Sorry...
  2. T

    THWN-2 defect, nylon sheath delam

    What would cause the nylon sheath to delaminate from the
  3. C

    Ferrules - can they go over the wire sheath?

    I'm replacing a threaded lamp holder and the original wires had ferrules on the end so I'm replicating this as it seems like it ensures a more reliable grip between the contacts. Given that the entry point for the contacts will create a 90 degree bend in the wires, I think that the kink will be...
  4. Retroelectric

    Joining SWA With Lead Internal Sheath?

    Hi all. Been asked to join a couple of 25mm 4 core Swa's underground so am using a couple of torpedo's. This is probably a basic question but one of the cables has a inner lead sheath so you have. Insulation Armour Insulation Lead Sheath Insulation Double Insulated Cores Whats the deal with...
  5. A

    Must the armoured outer sheath of SWA be earthed?

    I have a metal Hager sub CU, 10 way RCBO, installed in 2018 in an accessible attic space, this sub-CU being fed from another unit close to the meter. The two are connected with 10mm 3 core SWA: line, neutral and CPC. At the end close to the meter, the armoured cable metal sheathing is earthed...
  6. S

    SWA outer sheath damage

    Have been asked to connect a SWA supply into a garage. The cable was ran in before I even knew about the job. No ducting as it enters the garage, been concrete poured round it as well. Then to top it off the joiner has fixed a stick to the concrete putting pressure on the cable. I’ve done IR &...
  7. A

    Just removing the sheath on a ring main cable in a 3 terminal junction box.

    Over the years as a DIY-er I've used the old brown 30A circular junction boxes to add spurs to ring mains. I like them as they are strong, secure and visible. I've ALWAYS followed the rules on domestic electricity . Until earlier this year I've been able to check with a cousin who's a...
    • Always learnin
    • Thread
    • box cable junction junction box main removing ring ring main sheath terminal
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. D

    SWA sheath, earthing and empty consumer unit space

    Hi all I had some house rewiring undertaken on my house and have come across a few issues since painting. First thing was damage to the rubber outer sheath of the SWA cable on the outer wall which I've rapped electrical tape around temporarily as the metal rods were visible and we had a lot of...
    • Defusion
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit earthing sheath space swa unit
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Can I use the sheath of the SWA as the CPC in this example?

    Morning.. I have a garage fed by 4mm, 2 core SWA. It is a 25m run from the CU. Can I use the armour as the CPC? The Main house is TT. I have always used 3 core so have not come across this before. i am about to check my notes as I know I have information on this and will find the formula to...
  10. M

    Earth clamp for TN-S lead sheath supply cable

    Hi Does anyone know where you can purchase the earth clamps that the DNO use on their lead supply cables? I used to have a few but cant find them anymore and Im not sure of the correct name for them. Cheers Martin
  11. R

    Lead sheath SWA as earth

    I attend a job today and can see the Main earth is via a tag to the SWA lead. I called DNO and they informed me if the ze is within permitted Tn-s values (which it was 0.20 Ohm) then leave it in place. I requested a PME upgrade and they wasn't keen since this was in place. Looking for some...
  12. C

    Swa sheath size too small

    an outbuilding is supplied by a 50mm twin SWA cable from a PME supply The assessor has told me to convert to a TT as the steel csa is too small, is there a way I can prove that surely a 50mm twin swa sheath is suitable to be a 16mm earth?
  13. J

    Code 3 for usign Sheath of MICC as CPC

    This has probably come up before but I cant seem to find it. I have been presented with an EICR produced by another company where they have put a code 3 down for using the sheath of mineral insulated cables as the CPC. No further explanation on the observations and recomendations sheet. No...
  14. Q

    Drilled through wire sheath, advice to make safe until after Xmas

    Hello, I drilled a hole late last night after a long day and stupidly didn't check the wall directly under the plug socket (I know). The RCD tripped and it appears to have just exposed the copper wires, just the sheath is damaged (pics attached). From a bit of googling it seems there is no...
    • Quiffboy
    • Thread
    • advice after safe sheath through until wire xmas
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  15. LewisM

    Section cut from outer sheath of armoured cable.

    Some of these armoured cables have a section of outer sheath cut from them the only reason I can think of as to why is to get a better bend on the cable, any thoughts?
  16. Pete999

    Buck folding knife "Buck450 with sheath"

    Nearly new unused £15:00 plus postage PM if interested
  17. D

    Bare mains cable - No sheath

    Hi all, this post is more for my own clarification, we have a council house in the UK and several years ago the cabling was essentially found to be dangerous and it was decided that they would rewire the entire house, all fittings, sockets, breaker boxes etc. They managed to achieve this in only...
  18. S

    High EFLI on TN-S, DNO won't fix

    Hi all Firstly, I'm not an electrician but have found these forums extremely helpful reading over the last couple of weeks due to a running battle I've been having with UK Power Networks. Hoping some of the experts on here might be able to shed some light on the below... I recently arranged...
    • Sloaneranger37
    • Thread
    • attach dno earth electrician sheath tn-s won't
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. R

    Cable Type

    Sorry bad pic, anyone recognise the black cable type in the top right hand corner of this photo? Not a clear enough pic to zoom in.
    • rolyberkin
    • Thread
    • cable cables rubber sheath type
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. C

    Garage install

    Hello Guys Going to be installing power and lighting within a garage. I have been told the walls will be covered with ply wood once the install is done. The fuse board and accessories will be mounted on woodern battens. the only t&e that will possbily require mechanical protection will be for...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses Heating 2 Go Electrician Workwear Supplier
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.

Advert

Tilers | UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums | Find a Tiler
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Gas Forum | Unofficial Gas Safe Register Forum
Workwear Shropshire
Top Bottom
Back