Capping installation methods

[gazdkw82]

I know it's the basic of questions but I'm starting to question how I install capping.

I do much work with it as most work that involes domestic work is usually just for friends or family.

However, Everytime I do it I always think there must be an easier way. I've tried mortar nails through the capping and in the mortar, screws through the capping into plugs and screws just to the side into plugs. All seem to have benefits and negatives.

Any other methods?

 

[Midwest]

Yep, 20mm light gauge round conduit. Builders etc would be horror stricken if you used capping here. On the plus side I bought a bundle of capping 8 years ago, I still have about 20 lengths of it left

Out of curiosity 123, do you run tw&e down those conduits?

 

[telectrix]

nah. he's irish, he runs the cable up, not down..

 

[123]

fixed with robertson square drive screw heads no doubt. i've got some of them just to pi$$ off young sparks after i'm dead and departed this earth. .

We call them screwlux screws, and have been using them for the best part of 20 years.

 

[Midwest]

We call them screwlux screws, and have been using them for the best part of 20 years.

Come off it, you lot are still digging up wet coal for fuel

 

[Midwest]

PPS still interested how you guys use conduit in domestic work?

 

[123]

Out of curiosity 123, do you run tw&e down those conduits?

PVC/PVC yes, could be twin and earth, Single Brown or Blue, Blue or Brown & Earth, 3 Core and earth. All available on the shelf at any wholesalers, but good luck finding anywhere with 1.0mm T&E.

Dot and Dab is also next to never seen on brick walls in new builds, it's all floated out with sand and cement.

 

[Midwest]

Oh okay. Was just thinking of getting a few cables down a 20mm, suppose you go up to 25mm etc. Apart from the obvious protection from DIY'ers putting up their shelves on a Sunday, why do you do it? Must put the price up.

PS we don't have brick walls over her', block work mostly and the inevitable timber frames.

 

[123]

Oh okay. Was just thinking of getting a few cables down a 20mm, suppose you go up to 25mm etc. Apart from the obvious protection from DIY'ers putting up their shelves on a Sunday, why do you do it? Must put the price up.

PS we don't have brick walls over her', block work mostly and the inevitable timber frames.

We have plenty of timber framed builds as well, conduit not used for that.

If needed we add a 2nd 20mm conduit.

If it's a new build I'd bring in a company to track the walls. If it's a revamp or a kitchen etc it's most likely conduits will already be there, so can often be reused. If it's a kitchen install putting a socket in the adjoining unit is frowned upon (generally), either isolators above worktop or all isolators into a larder unit.

For a small amount of water, theirs quite a difference in how we do things and in Northern Ireland we work to BS7671.

 

[Midwest]

We have plenty of timber framed builds as well, conduit not used for that.

If needed we add a 2nd 20mm conduit.

If it's a new build I'd bring in a company to track the walls. If it's a revamp or a kitchen etc it's most likely conduits will already be there, so can often be reused. If it's a kitchen install putting a socket in the adjoining unit is frowned upon (generally), either isolators above worktop or all isolators into a larder unit.

For a small amount of water, theirs quite a difference in how we do things and in Northern Ireland we work to BS7671.

So why the conduit?

 

[123]

So why the conduit?

Why the capping?

 

[Midwest]

Why the capping?

You know you tinker; only to protect from a plasterers trowel, bit plastic capping can do that. And imo, any ingredients in the wall covering.

So why metal conduit?

 

[a-z electrics]

Spanish plaster.. it goes off in 90 seconds. And that's the retardant stuff! Rapido sets on your trowel just as about to push it on..

 

[rapparee]

I'm waiting for our NI (& Ireland) colleagues, who tell us all off and insist on conduit.

fixed with robertson square drive screw heads no doubt. i've got some of them just to pi$$ off young sparks after i'm dead and departed this earth. .

Nice to know you guys read my posts

 

[DPG]

Not sure if this is relevant but I'm at the local club and I need 14 for a full house. Not sure if the regs cover this but appreciate any help guys. And galls sparkychops. Ta.

 

[Midwest]

Nice to know you guys read my posts

Do please more expand.