Functional earth fly leads and rcbos

[Gavin John Hyde]

Whats peoples approach when dealing with the earth fly leads on RCBOs?
Got a board to fit next week and the bits arrived today. So been busy getting rid of packaging and putting bits together ready and checking its all arrived.
Hager say you can trim the fly lead and nuetrals down if needed as long as you use a suitable ferrule or termination. The supply neutrals arent so much an issue as they are quite thick.
The fly leads are so thin and flexible that i think id struggle to find a decent ferrule or crimped connector to go on the end to then go in the earth bar. Anybody got recommendations for ferrules?
Likewise how do you terminate them?
If i have space i will terminate them on their own in the earth bar. Otherwise i terminate with the corresponding cpc.
Keeping each circuits bits together.
Can be bit awkward with a ring final or 10mm circuit though. So in these instances i put them in the earth bar separately. Just got to be careful when tightening that you get a good grip as its easy for them to go down side of screw and be loose.
The new CU i am installing is only 7 RCBOS in a 10 way board so lots of space to make it look pretty.

 

[telectrix]

i have to admit that with plug tops, i generally twist and double over. the ferrules with the plastic shields tend not to fit, and i can't be arsed buying the "plain" ones. i have been known to tin the ends though.

 

[westward10]

Hi - I take it from the general directive in 526.9.1 - your thoughts?

Yes that one where no definition is given for multiwire, fine wire or very fine wire. To me that covers all conductors beyond solid core does it not. Whatever it refers to the requirement is to fit suitable terminals or suitably treat the ends.

 

[westward10]

Hi - I take it from the general directive in 526.9.1 - your thoughts?

Yes that one where no definition is given for multiwire, fine wire or very fine wire. To me that covers all conductors beyond solid core does it not. Whatever it refers to the requirement is to fit suitable terminals or suitably treat the ends.

 

[westward10]

I have yet to see a manufactured pendant set where the ends of the cord are ferruled in any way.

 

[Wilko]

... To me that covers all conductors beyond solid core does it not.

Any of the listed conductors that you judge to be at risk of "inappropriate separation or spreading" in the proposed connection - would shall be my take

 

[Ian1981]

I have yet to see a manufactured pendant set where the ends of the cord are ferruled in any way.

Good point

 

[Ian1981]

Still can't see any problem fitting 1.0 mm flex in a plug top without ferrules.
It's not like the terminals are massive nor the grub screw.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I cut and ferrule them...I'm doing a 3phase board today.

 

[Ian1981]

I cut and ferrule them...I'm doing a 3phase board today.

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Really?
Looks to me like your just drinking coffee!
I used to work for keepmoat on the property services side.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Really?
Looks to me like your just drinking coffee!
I used to work for keepmoat on the property services side.

I don't drink that Poncey stuff.....Only tea here mate. 18 way 3phase board and £1200 worth of 10KA RCBO's going in today

 

[cprfenom]

Really?
Looks to me like your just drinking coffee!
I used to work for keepmoat on the property services side.

You missed the Energy drink! I can't see how mixing tea with Monster can taste the least bit nice!

 

[Ian1981]

You missed the Energy drink! I can't see how mixing tea with Monster can taste the least bit nice!

Don't do energy drinks , yuk!
I get my caffeine from 6 cup of coffees during the working day.
Maybes that why all my accessories are wonky

 

[Wilko]

I have yet to see a manufactured pendant set where the ends of the cord are ferruled in any way.

Don't hate me ... straight out of the packet

 

[westward10]

Well there you go

 

[Ian1981]

I can upload deta pendant if you like?
But I assure you the flex don't come crimped