Joining cable in trunking

[Pensdown]

And re-attaching handles to poor-quality Pensdown mugs

Our mug handles should last longer than HEAT did

 

[The Jeep]

Thanks Adam 151, they look just the ticket. Is 16p a pop expensive? Gimme half-a-dozen for the hotel room.....

 

[Adam_151]

I expect as heatshrink splices go, 16p is not too bad, but in comparison to normal insulated crimps, then they quite expensive IMHO

 

[The Jeep]

I've just gone ahead and ordered a bunch (I have a scary ability to spend money, but will try to get my client to pay!). It means I have to open the trunking again and redo several connections, but I feel that this method is more acceptable.

I guess the heat shrink will go over the PVC sleeving too, so I won't need further insulation (i.e. tape). If that's the case, then it will look a lot neater as well as being stronger/tougher.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Adam_151]

Yes, or at least thats what I belive to be the case

The other alternative would be a heatshrink free one, and select a suitable size heatshrink to slide over it... I wouldn't over heatshrink over all three conductors again in trunking though (and if it was outside of trunking, I'd use adesive lined stuff for this to provide a seal)

 

[The Jeep]

The heat-shrink butt crimps you suggested are designed for immersion in various fluids, so they will actually be going over the top in my installation, but better too much protection... just hope they're big enough to cover the PVC sleeving too.

It's gonna be fun, though, up on the ladder with my crimpers and heat gun - I might hire an extra pair of hands for the day: so often, just as you're about to make the crimp, one of the wires pops out - very frustrating!

 

[The Jeep]

Update...the heat-shrink butt crimps from Rapidonline.com are the business, the bees knees.... they make a very secure conection and look smart - no dodgy sparky tape in sight!