Extending ring circuit

[Midwest]

Screwfix sell Wago's 222, 221, Wagoboxes, Spliceline connectors, Pushwire connectors, crimps (not sure if they are barrell type), heat shrink, pretty much everything thats been mention. And in stock on a weekend

 

[Pete999]

screwfix is fine if you want something at the weekend.

Thought only old fashioned Barbers asked that sort of question.

 

[ipf]

I wouldn't use them due to the nature of the crimp construction. As you know, typically they are a split tube which is simply pressed into an oval shape when crimped. Usually it's quite a thin wall on the tube and I'm just not convinced they stand up well to the thermal cycling they may experience.

I've certainly tried a variety of crimps on solid cable in the past and not had much joy (various crimp manufacturers and various crimp tools), and I've pulled far too many apart with very little effort that have been installed on sites I've worked on, so I just steer clear and use things like the SpliceLine and Wagos.

I've never had any trouble with correct size installed properly. I can't understand the problem.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Jeez. 48 replies for one additional socket...

He was planning to have this done this morning

 

[SparkyChick]

I've never had any trouble with correct size installed properly. I can't understand the problem.

Well, all I can say is that why this place is interesting because you get to see a whole range of opinions and experiences.

As I said, I've tried various makes of crimps, various crimpers and never had much success with solid core wiring. Stranded cables yes, but solid no.

These days I just try and avoid insulated crimps unless absolutely necessary (used a couple the other day to fix an LV light in a room at the hotel I've been working at, worked a treat, good strong connections). The only time I generally use crimps is indent crimps for joining big cables and terminating earthing conductors and such like.

 

[Rpa07]

I ordered a bunch of smaller CSA indent crimps when I did an order with CPC Farnell - it’s nice to have them on board and have used them on numerous occasions. If I’m ever not quite sure of the hold strength of the insulated I’ve stripped the insulation, soldered and sleeved.
You do what you can do so you never go back (and sleep at night!)

 

[LabourForApprenticeship]

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Can i drill middle of the joist to feed the cable through? Either side of the water pipe or below?

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes I'd say fine, but as near the top to bottom centre as possible, I'd also go to one side of the notch rather than directly below it, and if you're just running a single 2.5mm cable keep the hole small, 13mm should be plenty.

 

[LabourForApprenticeship]

2 x 2.5 running through the holes.

Armeg skutch chisel is the dogs b*ollx... Saved my forearms.

Loving my brushless dewalt gear. Powertoolmate go to place for power tools. Cheap as chips.

 

[Octopus]

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Can i drill middle of the joist to feed the cable through? Either side of the water pipe or below?

Lift one of the adjacent boards and drill in that "zone"

 

['mr2'gd4u]

Lift one of the adjacent boards and drill in that "zone"

Seconded.

 

[LabourForApprenticeship]

 

[telectrix]

what a load of waffle .pen and paper to multiply 300 by .4 FFS. if he' was working in inches, he'd probably need a whole software programme to calculate.

 

[Toneyz]

Hit, nail and head

Screwfix is for builders and DIYers

What is the difference between buying an MK double socket from Screwfix than an electrical wholesaler apart from maybe price?

 

[SparkyChick]

What is the difference between buying an MK double socket from Screwfix than an electrical wholesaler apart from maybe price?

Are we on that old argument... it get's somewhat tiresome the views some hold about Screwfix. There's nothing wrong with buying electrical gear from Screwfix. They have some great deals and as you say... what's the difference between say MK bought at Screwfix or a wholesaler?