Rat proof wiring

[sajeel]

Hi people,

Recently I am doing rewires using conduit however this is a pain and slow, also it is impossible to cover all areas what are your experiences and any tips ?

As I had a few properties where rats have bitten wire including twin and earth, rj45 and coax.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hi people,

Recently I am doing rewires using conduit however this is a pain and slow, also it is impossible to cover all areas what are your experiences and any tips ?

As I had a few properties where rats have bitten wire including twin and earth, rj45 and coax.

Adaptaflex - Flexible Conduit Systems

Don't know if this is bull dung or not.

 

[sajeel]

Looks good thanks for that wasn't aware of that company

 

[Spoon]

We have used Adaptaflex, they are good. We use Flexicon now.

 

[shanky887614]

you could always use metal copex and that should work

dont get the plastic stuff some of it doesnt offer 360 protection under the plastic

 

[Risteard]

you could always use metal copex and that should work

dont get the plastic stuff some of it doesnt offer 360 protection under the plastic

Steel kopex isn't exactly cheap though!

 

[7029 dave]

Micc, yes no.?

 

[Risteard]

Micc, yes no.?

Ideal, but definitely definitely definitely not cheap!

 

[shanky887614]

why does it matter what it costs you charge them for materials

 

[davesparks]

why does it matter what it costs you charge them for materials

Because you won't get the job if you are too expensive

 

[Leesparkykent]

why does it matter what it costs you charge them for materials

Because you want to be competitive.

 

[Dave OCD]

Because if the cost is higher than they're willing to pay/can afford you'll probably lose the job to a cowboy.

 

[Dave OCD]

3 replies in the same minute.:laugh3:

 

[shanky887614]

Because if the cost is higher than they're willing to pay/can afford you'll probably lose the job to a cowboy.

but then you will get the job to correct the cowboy

 

[Leesparkykent]

but then you will get the job to correct the cowboy

Or maybe not as the customer is non the wiser.

 

[davesparks]

but then you will get the job to correct the cowboy

There's no guarantee to that

 

[R G]

I have used SY in the past in place of flexible cables , because dogs kept chewing flexes ...

Also have used high impact pvc tube in loft due to squirrels also

 

[davesparks]

I have used SY in the past in place of flexible cables , because dogs kept chewing flexes ...

Seriously? SY offers virtually no mechanical protection, it's certainly not animal proof!

 

[tazz]

Have used steel security tubing on squirrel infested nursing homes, it thinner than gav conduit. Couplers, bends etc, are clamped on using tension screws. Quick & easy fitting available 8mm, 10mm, 12mm....... to 25mm

 

[davesparks]

Have used steel security tubing on squirrel infested nursing homes, it thinner than gav conduit. Couplers, bends etc, are clamped on using tension screws. Quick & easy fitting available 8mm, 10mm, 12mm....... to 25mm

Where do you get it from? I've tried to get hold of it before for running cat5 in but had no luck