Thoughts on twisting CPCs together.

[Lumie]

Just wondering on peoples thoughts on twisting CPC's together. Worked with multiple sparks over the years some do it some don't. The ones who do it argue that there is less chance of losing continuity, as even if they do become loose in the back of accessories they are still twisted together. However I don't as I think it is bad practise for when it comes to the testing side and also lengthens it.

Whats your thoughts?

My thoughts are I should definitely have better things to be doing on a Wednesday night than thinking this over!

 

[Phil Thompson]

I thought they were for Year 8's technology classes lol

 

[mickfred]

I thought they were for Year 8's technology classes lol

no way i love my ck stripper's .Never used a set for years and when i did i felt a bond only man and tool can know

 

[sparkdog]

Used to be common practice in the 1960s to twist conductors together, no cpc sleeving either. I try not to think of it now, gives me nightmares.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Twisting line and neutral conductors is also for DIYers.....And also cutting them ridiculously short is a sure sign of DIY

 

[Richard Burns]

Twisting line and neutral conductors is also for DIYers.....And also cutting them ridiculously short is a sure sign of DIY

But they saved 0.75p on not having that extra 25mm!

 

[7029 dave]

I always did it at switch positions, if multiple cables. sleeved singular though.

 

[telectrix]

if i have 3 or more cables, i usually terminate cpc's in a wago, then a fly lead to the box.

 

[Wilko]

I was brought up doing the twist, but I've moved on now ...

 

[Des 56]

Here's one good reason to get out of the habit of twisting those conductors

Where its necessary to have high integrity earthing using Ring finals

Regulation 543.7.1.4 requires that where two protective conductors are utilised they are to be terminated independently of each other at all connection points, including accessories

 

[ToolGuy]

Twisting line and neutral conductors is also for DIYers.....And also cutting them ridiculously short is a sure sign of DIY

Find too many done by electricians in the 50's or 60's seem to be very short. Maybe price of wire was more of something.