DB Renewal, Old Wiring Problems

[r10ley]

Hi all just wanted abit of thought on a matter. Im pritty new to the game (fully certified) and ive got a DB to change for a friend. After a quick look the excisting wiring going into the old re-wirable DB looks very tight and therefore some cables wont reach the new terminals in the dual RCD board I have bought. Basically what are peoples thoughts on useing good quality connector block to extend cabes that are too short as long as you verify the continuity of the connection and all impedances still come in under the BRB values. Surely you arnt expected to replace any cables that arnt long enough. Can anyone recommend good connector block e.g not the choclate variety?

Thanks for your help

r10ley

 

[telectrix]

through crimps are the neatest way. but, look at the possibility of raising the CU a few inches to give you some cable to play with.

 

[r10ley]

Hi, yeah I might try that however it may be difficult because of the location. Just wondering if it was a big no no.

Thanks for your help

r10ley

 

[malcolmsanford]

As Tel says through crimps is a way, personally I like to fit an adaptable box, with din rail and klippon connections ........I think this looks a lot more professional and IMO a safer way to extend cables than compression crimps.

Though there is nothing wrong with compression crimps done correctly it is just a personal preference.

 

[r10ley]

Bother good ideas thanks, I like the adaptable box idea as you say will look like a good job.

Thanks very much for your help

r10ley