Fixing and wall chases

[hutch6447]

Hi all firstly thanks for your replies regarding elecsa assessment, now coming onto my main point i have 10 years experience as a sparky but in the army so i am after a few ideas about domestic installation.
When running in a channel I am going to use cable capping either metal or PVC but does anyone know different methods eg. flexi conduit etc?

Thanks Hutch.

 

[ezzzekiel]

oval conduit is a simpler method

 

[hutch6447]

What does oval conduit ave clips on it or do they fit over, just thinking about the depth of render?

 

[lamb]

A screw each side will fix it, or some all round band

 

[hutch6447]

does the screw not split the capping?

 

[The Ranger]

does the screw not split the capping?

plastic crap if cold yes!

 

[hutch6447]

is it not best to use capping nails? dont know have never done it.

 

[hutch6447]

Dont know think i will stay with capping, the bands you refer to do these get fixed in?

 

[ezzzekiel]

best to pin both on the outside so just the nail head pins it back, so dont drive the nail head through the actual capping but into the wall, and if wall is crap drill and plug then nail into the plug

 

[danzor]

oval conduit isn't as wide as capping and is a lot neater. Also a lot easier to fix, as capping can split. Just stick oval tube in the wall and fix a screw in either side, or put a washer on the screw for a tight fix

 

[The Ranger]

is it not best to use capping nails? dont know have never done it.

the best thing I ever found to do with capping nails in my little experience in a domestic situation was to throw them in the bin (saved dropping them all on the floor) and revert to the good old screw and rawl plug!

 

[telectrix]

if you're going to use oval tube, fix it correctly with the correct sized clips, drilled and plugged. nails are for wood butchers who ain't learnt how to use a screwdriver!

 

[hutch6447]

can you not use the nails on the oval conduit, see what you mean now about oval stuff can you get 25mm?

 

[DaveyD]

I think its 29mm after 16 and 22mm

 

[telectrix]

why nail when the oval tube comes with the correct clips?????