Earth cables twisted and sheathed together

[ElectriCall]

Hi all,

Just thought I would ask some peoples views on this, how do you all feel about twisting the CPC together then putting the sleeving on all of the cables then connecting it into the earth connector.

I absolutely detest this practice and hate coming across this particular making ammendment to a circuit. As far as I know it is not against any regs but would happily make in the next ammenment

 

[littlespark]

Surprised no one on the thread mentioned these though: KS Tools 116.1301 Wire twisting pliers, 215mm : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/KS-Tools-116-1301-twisting-pliers/dp/B007XUGBUI/ref=sr_1_21?

‘Cos they may not have been invented when the thread started.

 

[Julie.]

‘Cos they may not have been invented when the thread started.

Or the fact that twisting wires is commonplace for fences and other non-electrical applications. Hence why it's not insulated.

I too was taught to twist the earths (loosely) together and put in the same tube.

The logic being that it ensured continuity throughout the circuit in the even the wires came out of the terminal - sure this one outlet/fitting/whatever lost its CPC, but this was the only fault.

This is a big positive for me even today, I think I would prefer to have continuity of CPC throughout all say 10 socket outlets with just the one missing its CPC, rather than the issue that if the CPC breaks in one terminal, every socket outlet downstream of this ends up without CPC!

So I am quite accepting of CPCs in the same tube, although I also understand that recent practice is to prioritise convenience for future testing and fault finding over security of CPC/safety.