lighting supplied via 13A plug and scokets

[Paul.M]

Seen as the OP has not come back with more info and that a debate has now sated I'll ask a question.


Q. Is pvc mini trunking classed as mechanical protection therefore you can run singles without an outer sheath?

 

[KAS1]

What colour ????

 

[Adam W]

I appreciate the lights are at high level so it is unlikely that anything else will get plugged in, but it is still possible.
I would prefer to see a method of connection specific to lighting such as 5A or 15A plug and socket, or Klik (or similar) type rose connection.
Is there a reason why all the lights need to be individually fused?

 

[7029 dave]

and it provides at least the same mechanical protection as the sheathing on T/E.

Yes no difference, as having t&e clipped direct.

 

[Adam W]

Seen as the OP has not come back with more info and that a debate has now sated I'll ask a question.


Q. Is pvc mini trunking classed as mechanical protection therefore you can run singles without an outer sheath?

IMO yes. Obviously it should offer protection along the full length the same as any other trunking or conduit system.

 

[Paul.M]

What colour ????

I like Black mini trunking, very pleasing on the eyes and dose not stick out like a saw thumb. Dose the colour affect the cable grouping? I'll have to check my Electrical Trainee booklet lol.

 

[Paul.M]

IMO yes. Obviously it should offer protection along the full length the same as any other trunking or conduit system.

I believe it gives mechanical protection as well but the regs say different.

If we fix a bit of banding over the top of the lid so it cant be accidentally removed, is it then classed as ok to use???

 

[HandySparks]

I believe it gives mechanical protection as well but the regs say different.

Where do the regs say this?

If we fix a bit of banding over the top of the lid so it cant be accidentally removed, is it then classed as ok to use???

You can't remove the covers off properly fitted mini trunking without a deliberate action anyway.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

PVC trucking is NOT mechanical protection therefore any cables inside need to be double insulated and if in singles each single line conductor needs to have a cpc.

paul mate...

dont confuse trunking with capping/channel which certainly isn`t considered as mechanical protection...

 

[Paul.M]

You can't remove the covers off properly fitted mini trunking without a deliberate action anyway.

Deliberate action yes but how many times have we seen mini trunking lids knocked off and not put back on. I agree.....



Anyway lads, I've just been stirring it up a bit lol. I'm now off to spur from my shower circuit to my garage using some old 0.75 flex and controlled by the pullcord! Put it on a plug top and its no longer fixed wired so cant go against the regs pmsl.

 

[Paul.M]

paul mate...

dont confuse trunking with capping/channel which certainly isn`t considered as mechanical protection...

Capping is what you put on your head and trunks are what you put your backside in before going swimming.



Yes I'm in one of those moods tonight.

 

[Pete999]

How many times have you seen Metal Trunking with the lids removed and cables hanging eh?
Look lets nip it now shall we as long as PVC trunking is: sized correctly, used in the correct conditions, meets with all the IP restaints correct accessories used and is a complete installation, nothing to stop you using single conductors

 

[Silly Sausage]

I just knew I was being Trolled!

 

[Paul.M]

I just knew I was being Trolled!

Did you like the part about double insulated + CPC for each Line conductor??? I was going to post up that you also have to earth the mini trunking as per appendix 16 of the regs but that was a bit too far lol.

 

[amlu]

if you need industrial rated protection then use swa in metal conduit...