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  1. T

    THWN-2 defect, nylon sheath delam

    What would cause the nylon sheath to delaminate from the
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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 &...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. 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...
  10. 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?
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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?
  14. Pete999

    Buck folding knife "Buck450 with sheath"

    Nearly new unused ÂŁ15:00 plus postage PM if interested
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. rolyberkin

    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.
  18. 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...
  19. Z

    Question regarding old steel TN Earthing conductor from supply sheath

    I'm a little confused as to where the responsibility lies for the conductor described in the title. You know the type - on old TN supplies where you've got a bare multistrand conductor coming from the sheath to the M.E.T that's always of a fairly piddly CSA. My understanding is that this is the...
  20. a-z electrics

    Knipex installation pliers

    Knipex installation pliers 1396 200 these are the sprung loaded ones. I believe..6 in 1 tools, they sound pretty useful.. Anybody used them? Any good?

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