Dressing in 10mm cables

[PEG]

Never had a problem connecting 10mm in a 2 gang 47mm back box. Try a single gang 35mm box, that someone thought would be jolly jape.

Loads of room...unless you want the neon,as well...

 

[robd]

How did it go? On the edge of my seat here

 

[dnjr]

hi robd
Only got round to 2 today first one left them too long second one better but not as tidy as I would like
They are in an awkward cupboard and my finger strength just isn’t up to it
Cheers for all the advise. Good to know it’s not just me that struggles

 

[Octopus]

I'm guessing you didn't do the 1st fix ......... and now you have learnt an important lesson ................ not only is terminating 2 x 10mm cables tricky, but in a tight cupboard its a PITA.

 

[mossep]

Are you using 2 gang or 1 gang sized switches? Id go for 2 gang if I had to put 2 10mm's into one

 

[Midwest]

Me thinks the OP mentioned that in his OP. If you get me OP

 

[HandySparks]

Pic of 10mm² into a Crabtree 50A switch on a surface backbox. Both cables in from the top, then looped back from the bottom of the box to give a good length to work with. Most of the sheath removed inside the box. If I can arrange it, it's my preferred switch for showers and cookers.

 

[dnjr]

Pic of 10mm² into a Crabtree 50A switch on a surface backbox. Both cables in from the top, then looped back from the bottom of the box to give a good length to work with. Most of the sheath removed inside the box. If I can arrange it, it's my preferred switch for showers and cookers.

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Very tidy handy

 

[willy fixit]

Try these!

 

[DPG]

A good length?
Sheath?
Give it a good rub to warm it up?

Jeez I've got a juvenile mind.

 

[Squid]

Thats why you have a proper shower in your house, no faffing around with electrics.

 

[Squid]

A good length?
Sheath?
Give it a good rub to warm it up?

Jeez I've got a juvenile mind.

Be wary there is a forum stalker that dislikes innuendos........... ;o))))

 

[WillWX]

I remember when I first started I hated 10mm, could never get it right first time, constantly defeated ha. Soon get to a point where you get it just right every time.

 

[Squid]

Northern softies, wait until you have to dress in an armoured cable in 3 ft of snow in a blizzard and terminate it to some switch gear, 10mm is for p!!ssie electricians who make a "Youtube" video about the experience in an annoying Aussie or Saffa twang........... ;o))))))

 

[Squid]

Dress this, ;o))))

 

[sparksburnout]

A good length?
Sheath?
Give it a good rub to warm it up?

Jeez I've got a juvenile mind.

You forgot to add the bit about improving his finger strength.

 

[PEG]

Dress this, ;o))))View attachment 40967

Now,the shower being powered by THAT,is the one i want to try

 

[Squid]

Now,the shower being powered by THAT,is the one i want to try

That powers the V+A museum.

 

[PEG]

That powers the V+A museum.

...And the blurb tells us that it is our patronage and contributions,which keep the lights on

 

[Squid]

If the lights on the outside where the balcony is are still in place I remember terminating the pyro ends off in December 1984 in a foot of snow, it was hard work.