Extending cables inside a consumer unit

[grumpyjohn01]

get the right crimps for the job then they wont moan

Link to a suitable product?

 

[gazj82]

The day I find an in line crimp that has failed on solid cable I will stop using them

 

[grumpyjohn01]

The day I find an in line crimp that has failed on solid cable I will stop using them

Agreed! was wondering which (if any ) product is specifically intended for solid? have used generic red/blue/yellow style for solid for years and never had a problem....same not to be said for screw-down connector blocks! Indeed have come across many in recent years that were completely unfit for purpose mainly due to poorly cut threads and crappy slots in screws. I fitted a newlec resin joint to a swa few weeks ago with just such issues...woke up in a cold sweat that night and went straight back next day and cut it out and used a Birkett one instead..slept better!

 

[robwgun]

Don't you think you guys are over engineering joining a couple of earths in a fuseboard.

Red through crimp and jobs a good un!.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Twist the ends together to form a good mechanical joint then solder & heat shrink sleeve.

Old fashioned?? - Maybe

A bit time consuming? - Yes

Secure?? - You can bet your MFT it is!!

 

[Guest112]

Never seen those inline connectors before, IMO I think they look professional, I tend to worry when I see through crimps inside a CU, not down to the integrity of the crimps themselves, but only because I have seen so many fitted terribly. But I think that's just me being scarred by bad experience and performing too many condition reports...

 

[robwgun]

A terrible electrician will make a pigs ear of whatever connection he chooses!.

I've never used wagos before, how do they match up price wise?.....

 

[Geordie Spark]

Never seen those inline connectors before, IMO I think they look professional, I tend to worry when I see through crimps inside a CU, not down to the integrity of the crimps themselves, but only because I have seen so many fitted terribly. But I think that's just me being scarred by bad experience and performing too many condition reports...

So it's not the fault of the crimp then is it?

Any fitting no matter what it is whether it be electrical, gas, water or bits on your car WILL have it's integrity compromised if it's been fitted by a muppet!!

 

[Guest112]

So it's not the fault of the crimp then is it?

Any fitting no matter what it is whether it be electrical, gas, water or bits on your car WILL have it's integrity compromised if it's been fitted by a muppet!!

Did you read what I said lol, (not down to the integrity of the crimps themselves), you just repeated my statement back to me lol

 

[Geordie Spark]

Did you read what I said lol, (not down to the integrity of the crimps themselves), you just repeated my statement back to me lol

Oops!!

Sorry about that. It's good that we are in agreement though.

 

[Guest112]

haha yeah, I did wonder what I'd said for a second lol

 

[telectrix]

haha yeah, I did wonder what I'd said for a second lol

don't mind geordie. just log it down as senility. :smilielol5::smilielol5:

 

[Guest111]

Agreed! was wondering which (if any ) product is specifically intended for solid? have used generic red/blue/yellow style for solid for years and never had a problem....same not to be said for screw-down connector blocks! Indeed have come across many in recent years that were completely unfit for purpose mainly due to poorly cut threads and crappy slots in screws. I fitted a newlec resin joint to a swa few weeks ago with just such issues...woke up in a cold sweat that night and went straight back next day and cut it out and used a Birkett one instead..slept better!

Agree about the newlec joint kits,had to use one the other week,had no option,screws poorly made and far too cramped for my liking.

 

[Geordie Spark]

don't mind geordie. just log it down as senility. :smilielol5::smilielol5:

See you next Tuesday.

 

[telectrix]

when did you say? Thursday?