Crimped connections

scottydog · 29 Nov 2003

Apologies if this turns into a double posting!
Can anyone advise if crimped connections need to be contained in an enclosure e.g. extending cables to allow relocation of cu?
Thanks.

breezer · 29 Nov 2003

yes they should

scottydog · 30 Nov 2003

Thanks breezer - realistically how can this be done at the backboard supporting the old CU. Any suggestions welcome.

Millennium_Boy · 30 Nov 2003

The safese way is to install a row of double gang plastic mounting boxes above the consumer unit, and connect the cables inside them with Choc-Block of suitable size ratting, (One box for lighting, one for each Power Ring Main, etc), and run the new extension to the new consumer unit.
Cover the final connections with a white Blanking Plate.

il78 · 30 Nov 2003

How far are you moving the distribution board?

scottydog · 3 Dec 2003

Sorry il78, been working away for two days.
New cu will be approx 2m from original position.

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