Prysmian Cable In a Box cr!p

[dksanders]

Anybody successfully managed to use a box of Prysmian T&E boxed cable? They don't tape the end of the cable to the outside of the box so you have to fish for it which usually ends up destroying the box. Anybody know how to do it?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Anybody successfully managed to use a box of Prysmian T&E boxed cable? They don't tape the end of the cable to the outside of the box so you have to fish for it which usually ends up destroying the box. Anybody know how to do it?

I hate the stuff.....I convinced my wholesalers to stock Doncaster.

 

[SparkyChick]

I concur, the Prysmian boxes are sh1te! I picked up a cable reel holder so I can just take them out of the box and slap them on the stand. Much better.

 

[Specialist]

A good cable stand is a godsend, especially with singles. Any time I've got cables in a box, the box gets binned first.

 

[SparkyChick]

I picked it up before doing the kitchen fit out... can't believe I've waited this long before getting one.

 

[Leesparkykent]

The box is carp and the cable is carp.

 

[Specialist]

I picked it up before doing the kitchen fit out... can't believe I've waited this long before getting one.

It's one of those things you keep putting off buying. Then when you bite the bullet & buy one, wonder how you managed without it.

 

[Andy-1960]

The box is carp and the cable is carp.

Sounds a bit fishy!!

 

[telectrix]

i hate prysmian cable. when cold it's like trying to pull teeth.

 

[davesparks]

Odd, I've always found prysmian to be better than most other manufacturers for T&E and singles.
If you don't like the boxed reels then take it out of the box or ask your wholesaler to get the unboxed reels.

 

[Simon1979]

No problem with the stuff myself. Wouldn't bother with the box, just put the drum between your feet and start stripping, or give it the old bobby dazzler kick out when it's on the floor.

 

[Dave OCD]

I tend to like the Prysmian cable as well always straightens out for surface clipping and strips easily, not sure if this was formerly Pirelli or BICC ?

 

[Wilko]

I must be easy to please - cause I thought it was normally frustrating rather than specially so
PS : that was prime Prysmian that I set fire to yesterday, so at least its brave

 

[ImpededLoop]

I tend to like the Prysmian cable as well always straightens out for surface clipping and strips easily, not sure if this was formerly Pirelli or BICC ?

I prefer Prysmian as well. It used to be Pirelli which came in the same useless boxes!

 

[astormatt]

Prysmian is my cable of choice, the first thing i do it get it out of the box and throw that away, but i find it by far, the easiest to strip and work with compared to the other carp sold by the wholesalers round here.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

I picked it up before doing the kitchen fit out... can't believe I've waited this long before getting one.

I recently bought one a few days ago.
Best £20 I've ever spent!
And 5 free crocodile clips.. no idea what they're for but they're there if an emergency for them comes up

 

[Wilko]

I recently bought one a few days ago.
Best £20 I've ever spent!
And 5 free crocodile clips.. no idea what they're for but they're there if an emergency for them comes up

Can I ask where did you find this wonderful thing ?

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Can I ask where did you find this wonderful thing ?

My local god sent wholesalers.
Webbs electrical.
Think it was a touch over £20 after vodka and tonic.

 

[SparkyChick]

Can I ask where did you find this wonderful thing ?

TLC Cardiff

 

[telectrix]

years ago, i made my own from 20mm and 25mm steel conduit with a few bends and a couple of 90 deg. conduit boxes . cost about a fiver.