External surface wiring

[Dustydazzler]

Strikes me as though the client is running this project, if the client won't listen to you as a professional, then do yourself a favour and tell the client to get someone else.

I would think the labour costings of chasing cable into the mortar joints and then repointing, would cost a whole lot more than using black PVC conduit.

no chasing the mortar ,everything will be surface and clipped direct.
i mentioned using black pvc conduit but they don’t want to shell out for the extra materials.
its an old boy we know, so I’m happy to do a basic Job as money is tight...

 

[radiohead]

the last time I did a job in hi tuff I remember it being a right nightmare to strip the outer sheath...

Not any more

 

[Pete999]

no chasing the mortar ,everything will be surface and clipped direct.
i mentioned using black pvc conduit but they don’t want to shell out for the extra materials.
its an old boy we know, so I’m happy to do a basic Job as money is tight...

So are you not charging for labour, and is this a favour job for a mate??

 

[Dustydazzler]

So are you not charging for labour, and is this a favour job for a mate??

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Not any more

that’s good to know , I remember I bought a drum of the stuff a few years ago and it was an absolute pig to strip

 

[Pete999]

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that’s good to know , I remember I bought a drum of the stuff a few years ago and it was an absolute pig to strip

Not a fair price comparison, if you are doing a Mate a favour is it? will you be testing and issuing a certificate for the work.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Not a fair price comparison, if you are doing a Mate a favour is it? will you be testing and issuing a certificate for the work.

I always test my work, and issue A hand written mwc

i have a pad of old dual leaf mwc in my tester box

 

[westward10]

If you are not going to install a wiring system suitable for the environment then I see no point issuing a Certificate, it won't be worth the paper it is written on unless I am misreading this. The fact they cannot afford to have it correctly installed is irrelevant.

 

[radiohead]

As an aside, is the existing circuit RCD protected?

 

[Dustydazzler]

If you are not going to install a wiring system suitable for the environment then I see no point issuing a Certificate, it won't be worth the paper it is written on unless I am misreading this. The fact they cannot afford to have it correctly installed is irrelevant.

I want to do The best job on a tight budget...
Looks like Hi tuff is my best option , relatively inexpensive and I can get cut the exact amount I need so no waste

1.5mm² 3 Core Tuf Sheathed Cable Black (Cut Length Sold By The Mtr)

Solid annealed copper conductors

www.cef.co.uk

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As an aside, is the existing circuit RCD protected?

i Can’t remember off the top of my head , I did some work at the house years ago and iirc was a 16th Ed split board, so lights would be on the non Rcd side.
might have to move the mcb over to the rcd side or fit an rcbo.

 

[pc1966]

Flexishield is another option that is outdoor rated and fairly good at staying put once formed and clipped. You get it in white and black, so might be easier to get it to match.

Down side is I think you only get it on 100m reels, but handy stuff for other jobs as nail-safe if used on non-RCD circuts that might be < 50mm from wall surfaces, etc.