25mm Knockout Metal Clad Boxes.

[RDB85]

I’m looking for some metal clad sockets. But I need 25mm knockouts. Does anyone know any surface mounted metal clad sockets that have them? MK do some nice ones but they are only 20mm knockouts.

 

[RDB85]

I'm not a fan of the plastic flexi pipe idea. I think it looks a bit of a lash up in that video.

If you're building a portfolio of work then non-combustible cable support for systems would be a good idea. Not sure if that gets addressed in the video as I've only skimmed it.

I don’t think that does. Have you a link to the product. As I may use them rather than the conduit and clips.

 

[Andy78]

I don’t think that does. Have you a link to the product. As I may use them rather than the conduit and clips.

Whichever wiring system you decide upon needs to comply with 521.11.201. There are many different methods of doing this.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I believe YouTube electricians are not too popular on here. I think it looks nice as I say.

I have no issue at all with celebrity youtuber sparkies.

Infact I quite admire how they can juggle being an electrician and youtuber celebrity at the same time.

 

[Megawatt]

I have no issue at all with celebrity youtuber sparkies.

Infact I quite admire how they can juggle being an electrician and youtuber celebrity at the same time.

RDB it doesn’t matter what you think I know how to do electrical work and we are going to leave it at that. I’m done with this conversation and I’m surprised Dave hasn’t fussed yet cause we are way off on the main post. This is no competition

 

[bradder]

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[Andy78]

RDB it doesn’t matter what you think I know how to do electrical work and we are going to leave it at that. I’m done with this conversation and I’m surprised Dave hasn’t fussed yet cause we are way off on the main post. This is no competition

Why do you think all these posts are aimed at you ? They aren't. This is not your thread. You really need to pay attention.

 

[Megawatt]

Why do you think all these posts are aimed at you ? They aren't. This is not your thread. You really need to pay attention.

RDB took it in that direction and if you read his reply’s he starts insulting my intelligence

 

[westward10]

@Megawatt I asked you yesterday not to side track these threads and you have done it again. Create your own threads if you want to pursue a different topic, I am locking you out of this thread to prevent further replies.

 

[davesparks]

I am not trying to insult anyone. It is not my style, words can be misinterpreted. But I am trying to build a portfolio of work, I am trying to show that I have used various cables and have added in some mechanical protection, although not needed, to me it looks better and more pleasing when in place.

Also I have seen this guy who is fully qualified use flexible conduit:

Yeah he does, and it looks like a DIYer has been at it in my opinion, but maybe I'm a little old fashioned in my methods. The last shed I wired was done in bare MICC.
Flexible conduit is generally suitable for short links between fixed items of equipment and items which may have a bit of movement or vibration. For example you might use flexible conduit to go from an isolator to an adjacent fixed piece of machinery.

As far as mechanical protection goes flexible plastic conduit is mechanically less strong than the NYY-J cable so will offer no advantage in that instance.

 

[RDB85]

Yeah he does, and it looks like a DIYer has been at it in my opinion, but maybe I'm a little old fashioned in my methods. The last shed I wired was done in bare MICC.
Flexible conduit is generally suitable for short links between fixed items of equipment and items which may have a bit of movement or vibration. For example you might use flexible conduit to go from an isolator to an adjacent fixed piece of machinery.

As far as mechanical protection goes flexible plastic conduit is mechanically less strong than the NYY-J cable so will offer no advantage in that instance.

I will probably just send it back, and go for the SWA clips if ones could be recommended. I just thought it may look a bit nicer, that’s all.

 

[ipf]

I personally don't like 25mm metal tube and for the reasons above won't use it.

I can't think of a single time where I would use 25mm metal tube

It has it's uses, usually industrial, wiring 3 phase machines or multi switches....used loads over the years.
I came across some sockets, newish job, in a factory. For some reason they were done in 25mm. It looked a real mess, to tell the truth.....hardly a natural bend...all inspection elbows....yuk!.....and non RCD sockets....so to change they'd need re boxing and drilling out to suit.

 

[RDB85]

I’ve sorted my refund for the Clips and Conduit. Would these be okay?

15.2mm Diameter SWA Cable Cleats

 

[davesparks]

I can't think of a single time where I would use 25mm metal tube

This seems like a very odd statement, surely you would use 25mm conduit or larger when the size, or number, of cables requires it?

The way I was taught to install a conduit system was to run a 25mm main run with 20mm taken from that to each switch, socket or other point. This is usually sufficient to get a ring, lighting circuit and a radial circuit through for a small installation.

 

[Dustydazzler]

This seems like a very odd statement, surely you would use 25mm conduit or larger when the size, or number, of cables requires it?

The way I was taught to install a conduit system was to run a 25mm main run with 20mm taken from that to each switch, socket or other point. This is usually sufficient to get a ring, lighting circuit and a radial circuit through for a small installation.

Sorry

I should have said in a domestic application

 

[David Prosser]

That looks expensive from RS. Does look nice though. Would this work: 2Pc Taper Reamer Set - Deburring Enlarging Aligning holes in Cast & Sheet Metal 5060028093694 | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F111389733752

Oh dear I must be a tool tart as I was thinking that was quite good value !!