Terminal Block

[russellellwood]

I am after some advice if possible. I have just dropped a ceiling in my house and found terminal block which is on the upstairs ring. Before I re-board the ceiling I am wanting this sorted out.

Not long had my CU replaced but this was not found on the PIR.

Can think of 4 options open to me.

1. Board the ceiling and forget about it.
2. Crimp and heatshrink the join.(don't have ratcheting crimpers, just cheap ones I use on my car)
3. Replace the 2 wires with a new wire.
4. Get a electrician round this week.(was hoping to board this afternoon.)

I think option 3 would be the best, I am happy to replace it but I am unsure of weather legally I am able to.

I am in the north of scotland.

Regards

Russell

 

[ColJack]

3 is best option and yes you are allowed.. it's a "damaged cable", it's replacement is not notifiable..

 

[Adam_151]

Re-running the cable is indeed the favored option. Legally wise, replacing a single damaged cable is a non notifiable task, ideally a minor works should be issued, but as long as you are carful to make all terminations soundly, the risk of introducing a fault is low

 

[ban-all-sheds]

... not notifiable ...

... non notifiable ...

russellellwood

Joined: 14 Aug 2008
Posts: 56
Location: Moray,
United Kingdom
Thanked: 3 times

 

[SUNRAY]

... not notifiable ...

... non notifiable ...

russellellwood

Joined: 14 Aug 2008
Posts: 56
Location: Moray,
United Kingdom
Thanked: 3 times

its easier to just read the first post

I am after some advice if possible. I have just dropped a ceiling in my house and found terminal block which is on the upstairs ring. Before I re-board the ceiling I am wanting this sorted out.

Not long had my CU replaced but this was not found on the PIR.

Can think of 4 options open to me.

1. Board the ceiling and forget about it.
2. Crimp and heatshrink the join.(don't have ratcheting crimpers, just cheap ones I use on my car)
3. Replace the 2 wires with a new wire.
4. Get a electrician round this week.(was hoping to board this afternoon.)

I think option 3 would be the best, I am happy to replace it but I am unsure of weather legally I am able to.

I am in the north of scotland.

Regards

Russell

 

[russellellwood]

cable changed without a problem, apologies for taking so long to thank you, got called away with work.

cheers

Russell