Joining cables before plastering

[joehat]

If it's not been plastered I'd be enclined to replace a length of cable din to the socket (presumably) and stick a wago box above the ceiling.

if not particularly practical, crimp and a few layers of heat shrink and tape should do it.

Agree, I normally use online idea maintenance free connections and Wago box and chisel the wall to bury it so it will be below the plaster.

 

[uksparks]

The heat shrink i use is really think, probably thicker than the standard pvc outer. I also use glue lined as it makes it quite solid.

 

[markadams]

UKSparks,

Where do you buy your glue lined heat shrink? none of my local merchants sell it.

 

[telectrix]

try here. easypeasy:

3 1 Black Adhesive Heat Shrink Waterproof Heat Shrink Glue Lined Tubing Sleeving | eBay

 

[shanky887614]

on ebay 3:1 or 4:1 adesive heatshrink, id rather solder than crimp

 

[gnselectricals]

I'd rather pull them back and joint in floor or ceiling. Couldn't be bothered on that job tho decorator was on my back

 

[Darkwood]

on ebay 3:1 or 4:1 adesive heatshrink, id rather solder than crimp

OH NO! .... not the rebirth of the solder verses crimp debate :biggrin5:

 

[shanky887614]

OH NO! .... not the rebirth of the solder verses crimp debate :biggrin5:

ok then.

lead or lead free and rosin core or pure solder?

then what ratio do you use 60/40 or 53/37

 

[PEG]

...Don't tell me you buy it? Don't you lot have tallow and killed-acids to hand?

Real men silver solder,braze,or forge-weld using river sand as flux irate:

 

[superkev001]

I wouldn't have thought hiding a join would e good. Surely if there is nothing to see it's not in safe zone