cable jointing

[cctbreaker]

OK guys, what jointing method do you recommend for inaccessible joint that will be in a chased out wall ie plastered over? Is crimping and heat shrink sleeving ok? or do you use the compound liquid jointy things? or summat else?

 

[rapidrich]

crimping is acceptable and can be plastered over well thats what i was told while doing my part p exam ?

 

[terry451]

found this re-which crimp and current capacity of crimp I've found you have to be carfull with the blue crimps on the CPC / eth. due to its size. ...small wire in a big hole...

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Cable_crimping

T

 

[Spudnik]

found this re-which crimp and current capacity of crimp I've found you have to be carfull with the blue crimps on the CPC / eth. due to its size. ...small wire in a big hole...

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Cable_crimping

T

Indeed which is why we choose the correct size for the job.

 

[scotsparky]

Terry 451 try a red crimp mate.

As for you Jason you being cheeky??

 

[sparkswillfly]

or bend the ends over on cpc to double

 

[Spudnik]

Terry 451 try a red crimp mate.

As for you Jason you being cheeky??

What if i am?

 

[scotsparky]

no worries juat asking

 

[terry451]

Ah but red crimp not able to carry same current as blue crimp...but if i bend in half it may go blue....)

ok lets put this joke to bed.)

joking aside , anybody used the new push fit connectors ? wago or hager ashley connectors [i know spelling incorrect ]but if you have used them you know what i'm talking about.

T