Planning on using capping over a 6mm T+E cable. OK for the straight part, but what do I do on the bends as there's a min bend radius that's quite large? Do I just not cap the bends? Don't want BCO to object. Steve.
Capping round bends
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Is this for a concealed cable or surface mounted?
If surface mounted use this for 25 x 16mm trunking. If this will not fit the size of the bend then fit a bend for a larger sized trunking and fit the appropriate sized adaptors.
If concealed you should avoid the change of direction - take it to the ceiling and drop it down where you need it.
If surface mounted use this for 25 x 16mm trunking. If this will not fit the size of the bend then fit a bend for a larger sized trunking and fit the appropriate sized adaptors.
If concealed you should avoid the change of direction - take it to the ceiling and drop it down where you need it.
Davy the cable will run in a chase cut in the existing plaster. I will then put plasterboard over the top. The BCO said that I should use capping (so better do as he suggests). My cable will run vertical up the wall and will then arch round (observing bending radius guidelines) through 90 degrees to run horizontal just below the ceiling. As far as I can see, capping is good for protecting straight runs, just don't know what to do about the bend. Steve.
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Hello Steve,
As your work is being inspected etc, is the 'run' within the 7671'zones' ???
Ed.
As your work is being inspected etc, is the 'run' within the 7671'zones' ???
Ed.
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Yes, definitely will be in the safe zones. To be a bit clearer the cable will be 6mm squared T+E so the bend radius will be about 40mm minimum. Steve.
Just cap up to the bend and pick up when it straightens out again. You could also try heating it up with a heat gun and then bending the capping to the radius you need but this isn't necessary.
as long as it is in the safe zones it does not need capping...
the BCO's should be conversant with the regs if they are to enforce them..
plactic caping is a waste of time as it offers no protection whatsoever besides providing a gap from the plaster..
why do you need to bend it at ceiling height, can you not just go into the floor void and route it from there? then it would only be straight drops..
the BCO's should be conversant with the regs if they are to enforce them..
plactic caping is a waste of time as it offers no protection whatsoever besides providing a gap from the plaster..
why do you need to bend it at ceiling height, can you not just go into the floor void and route it from there? then it would only be straight drops..
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