cables

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    Need help finding a pure copper UTP cable (CCA vs pure copper UTP cables)

    Hello. I'm a DIY enthusiast and I made some home network installations, mainly for security cameras. For more than 2 years, I've been using this CCA utp cable. This one is clearly listed as CCA. At the time, I didn't pay attention to how it was made. A few weeks ago, I ran out of cable, so I...
  2. D

    Scrap SWA cables

    So over the past few months or so I have been ripping out SWA from an old warehouse unit for a mate. I have got loads of short bits of 1.5 & 2.5 SWA the lengths vary from about 2M to about 15M. Its all old colours and most ends still have the rusted glands on it and some galv boxes still...
  3. U

    Please can someone help me to sketch and label the cables how they runs. I really want to know how to install this manual change over.

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  4. B

    Cables over lagged pipe work

    Hi all Just a question on segregating of cables and other services. I have a tray route to install for a small cafe and going to be supplying some sockets etc and oven units. But I am planning on running this under the raised floor but my tray route is hitting the CH pipes for the restaurant...
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    EICR cables behind gas pipe.

    Hi all, Came across this yesterday on an EICR. Cables and pipe were boxed in with MDF which, when removed, revealed some quite untidy cabling (although the cables all seemed secure enough when tugged) which also passed behind the horizontal gas pipe. I can't find the relevant reg number, but it...
  6. nyDIYelectric1

    USA Practice Rules (or Codes) for Running for Securing Multiple Cables

    Rewiring an old home where basement lines will feed the first floor (multiple 15/20 Amp w/ 12/2 & 12/3 romex & a single 50 Amp 6/3 romex supplying range. If I run cables over a wall to feed the first floor, how often would do they need to be fastened/stapled, are there exceptions (such as when...
  7. M

    Cables in cavity with cavity wall insulation

    I'm slowly attempting to upgrade and rewire the house I'm in. Started by doing the consumer unit. Got the dno replacing my cable coming as its way past its sell by date. Got a lot of help off guys on here with what to do so thought I'd come back for some more advice The consumer unit is at the...
  8. S

    Dangerous Video Youtube won't remove: Join electrical cables the pretty way

    Came across these videos on youtube. Do you think this is safe? Reported many times myself but it is still there. Perhaps if you agree you could report them as well. Vid 1: Vid 2: Ironically they are promoting Safer Internet Day as well boasting about removing harmful content. Shame...
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    Unable to run cables at a sufficient depth outside

    I’ve installed electric gates at a property. One of the issues I’ve had is I was unable to bury the cables at a sufficient depth as this would have weakened the driveway. So, I laid an earthed SWA cable around the edge of the driveway and encased it in 5cm of concreate, marker tape over that...
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    Data and LV cables.

    Has anybody any thoughts on this, Situation is existing steel trunking 100x100 carrying low voltage circuits dropping into 3 compartment Dado, client required data also installing into Dado, trunking non-segregated and can’t be changed (loads of it) can anybody foresee any issues with installing...
  11. DJAndy

    Live cables hanging out of wall

    Is it common for electricians to leave cables hanging out of the back boxes with just a tiny bit of tape over the live ends between fixes? Job I was called out to last night to get the lighting back on had this in a one room flat that was being renovated. With a combination of a water leak and...
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    Fishing Multiple Cables through Studs

    Afternoon all! I have what I think should be quite a common issue but can't seem to get my head round yet! For hidden cabling to a TV mount, I'd like to run 4 cables (a power cable, two HDMIs & one SCART) from the mount to a cabinet set (currently another project). So first problem, I know that...
  13. eleanor jones

    Extend Cables to CU

    I have a consumer unit to move for my final assessment for NAPIT, the cables are too short. it is currently too tight to the ceiling. What is recommended to extend the cables by no more than 20 cms. Thank you Eleanor
  14. H

    Replace an old ceiling fan/light with a light fitting.

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    VRI cables in old install EICR report

    Hi all, I've been asked to carry our EICR reports on a large stately home. The house has around 20 C/U with around 15 circuits in each. All the wiring is VRI cable contained in metal conduit with no separate earths (conduit is being used as the earth). None of the C/U have RCD's fitted just...
  16. J

    Din rail terminal blocks for data/telco cables

    Anyone know if you can get din rail terminal blocks for joining data/telco cables?
  17. gazdkw82

    Ducting for cables

    Builders just about to start excavating for our 2 storey side extension. I thought it would be wise to have some ducting in place as I wish to run a circuit to the garden shed, plus maybe data and options for future supplies. For the shed I dont predict anything bigger than a 3 core 6mm SWA...
  18. D

    Are these cables too close to an LED downlight?

    I'm fairly certain the answer is yes. But I've drilled a hole for an LED downlight and unfortunately it's busy with cables. Moving it will be a hassle due to the spacing of the other lights, just before I do - are the LED lights somehow such low temp that I could in fact just keep it here...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Running LV and ELV cables together through joists?

    I have quite a bit a cat5e to run through joists under floorboards for ethernet points around the house. Can this run in the same joists as the LV cables or do you make separate holes in the joists for the ELV cables? Cheers guys.
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Neighbours supply cables running through the ceiling void.

    I have been to look at a rewire. The builders have pretty much taken the house apart and I have found the neighbours supply cables hanging above my customers ceiling. The customers line supply cable comes into the top of the cutout and then another line supply comes out of the top and off to...

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