Is it just me having trouble terminating cables?

[pushrod]

Agree with caged animal about arranging them in a pyramid - then put the single one to the screw, tighten and then give a tug to check - the assessor will tug on them to check so make sure you have always done it first.

 

[Mark_Burgess]

I was thinking of this thread today whilst lying under a baby grand piano, removing a double socket to replace a spurred cable of that ring circuit.

So, I'd say practice it lying on your side with only about 2-3 inches of exposed cables to put in and limited movement for your body, once you get the hang of that, your normal practical assessment will be a doddle.

 

[mickys86]

When it comes to 3 cables in one terminal, for example the earth wire, I find it really hard. I'm at college at the moment, with my practical exam, I have gone overtime because of this. I have two cables in then I put the last one in, then screw it in but there is usually one that falls out. Also it's really annoying when you are trying to terminate the thin single cables, it just crumbles.

Can someone give me some advice on this, it took me quite a while to terminate some cables. :32:

I had this trouble at first too, Particularly with the cpc. I found it difficult because holding the 3 cables tightly whilst it was in 'loose' earth sleeving was tricky.

I found that holding the three cables in with thin nose pliers and tightening the screw up helped alot. Afterwards I would give the cables a tweak with the pliers to ensure they was in securely.

Hope this helps

 

[DomCallear]

I don't think twisting the cables together is very good practice in all honesty.
As most people have said practice really does make perfect, and if your to heavy handed with the pliers or snips you will more than likeley nick the cable and that will cause the cable to snap when the lecturer is testing your connection.

 

[Superspark23]

I twist each cable seperatly then put the in together in a triangle shape works every time no problem. I did find when we switched to using Deta gear they would slip out. So could be down to the gear your using.