Moving c/u

[wildman]

Hi. I have to move a consumer unit down 30cm for logistical reasons. I have been told it's ok to crimp and extend the 10 cables. Is this the case/ best method? They don't want the circuits rewired to avoid chasing new cable runs etc. Do the crimps need to be bs rated, soldered or heat shrink?

Thanks Olly

 

[Mr Mark Sparks]

insulated thru crimps will do, not the neatest job but ok

 

[Spudnik]

As above really, although you could always put the joints in a PVC adaptable box with a short length of maybe 2x2 trunking down to the new CU position.

 

[wildman]

Yeah good idea don't wany it to look too shaby Thanks

 

[hunterczt]

Thur crimp then heat shrink

 

[ash_s3]

As above really, although you could always put the joints in a PVC adaptable box with a short length of maybe 2x2 trunking down to the new CU position.

Seen this done before using an adaptable box, din rail and din rail terminals.

Looked a much neater job and your connections remain accessible