protecting the cable in the back of plasterboard void?

SwordofLight · 10-11-2023 01:22AM #1

Hello all,

I'm moving the cooker and need to re-situate the cable.

I need to push the cable behind the plasterboard where there is a one inch void with zero insulation sadly, so as to route it to the new spot.

Do I need to put anything over it, like plastic conduit or metal conduit or anything? I'm just worried about any future DIY enthusiasts sticking a screw through it and frying.

Thanks a million.

10-10-20 · 10-11-2023 11:05AM

Hi!

You should try to keep the cable within the hatched areas marked in the document referenced below, and provide metal conduit where it is outside of this.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121331191#Comment_121331191

There is a half-moon conduit used in some places to do this, it's nailed in over the cable as opposed to the wire being fed through steel tubing, but the electrical guys might know if it's common in Ireland.

protecting the cable in the back of plasterboard void?

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