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Extending 16 sq mains cable

  • 05-08-2009 06:50PM
    #1
    istabraq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭


    Is it recommended to join mains cable and what is the best way to do this(strip connectors) I have seen loose neutrals with insulation melted joined before but is this good practice.Other than run in new mains cable there is probably nothing else that could be done.opinions please .Thanks


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  • #2
    dolittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭dolittle


    a submarine jointing kit would be the best i think


  • #3
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    a submarine jointing kit would be the best i think
    This can be a good way alright. The better ones use straight through crimp connections.

    I have used a suitable isolator to do it in the past.
    This solution does not always suit.


  • #4
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Its never really recommended to joint cables inside but its done. You could get a 100amp connector block, cheaper then a sub joint. If you can i would put in a new run


  • #5
    clinchy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭clinchy


    i use line taps u get a great connection with them but if they are 2 big id just go with the scotch cast set


  • #6
    davelerave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭davelerave


    as above.line tap should be good i'd say .good contact and suitable enclosure are the priority anyhow


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  • #7
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    Never heard of a line tap,Is this one?:-

    http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Boxes_and_Enclosures_Index/Line_Taps/


  • #8
    dolittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭dolittle


    Davy wrote: »
    Its never really recommended to joint cables inside but its done. You could get a 100amp connector block, cheaper then a sub joint. If you can i would put in a new run

    agree, always better to run in a new cable if possible


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