extending cables

[wolfiehogan]

hi guys
recently ive came across jobs where the customer wants cables extended in switches and sockets as they are getting there outside walls dry lined for insulation, and am wondering what is the best practice to do this

 

[Engineer54]

I have to agree though a crimp on an installation would be the last resort I can't see there being any problem with it as long as it's done properly. I don't think I've ever had a bad test reading for a proper compression crimp to be honest, either solid or stranded.

Think it's like all jointing if you do it right it's there to stay.

Surely!! lol!! Crimping to extend cables is certainly a last resort, and mostly conducted only when situations beyond your control present themselves. As i said ...The right tool, and the right crimps and there is absolutly nothing wrong with crimped extensions etc...

 

[nickblake]

i have to admit i use wagos now so good and quick be great if they could do 3 way through wagos as for crimping right tool and good quality crimps i have tested then on solid and stranded and have found the solid cable will snap before the joint fails but im not going to argue ive asked the question on numerouse occasions to technical and during a site visit and there hasnt been a problem ,crimping /Aluminium cables then a differant story