Extending cables

MikeJ42 · 12 Feb 2008

Hi, I have seen various threads on this subject, but never a definitive answer. I expect many of the more experienced of you have encountered this.
When installing a new consumer unit, and you find that some or all of the cables are too short (not the tails), whats the correct way to extend them?
Thanks, Mike.

daytona · 12 Feb 2008

1. connector blocks in an enclosure(cack)
2. through crimps inside an enclosure(less so but still a bit cack)
3. din rail mounted connectors inside an enclosure(not at all cack)

DESL · 12 Feb 2008

Depends largely on how many conductors need extending.
If it's only a few and joints will be in CU the through crimps are used.

Otherwise it's DIN rail enclosure with din rail connectors

MikeJ42 · 12 Feb 2008

Thank you both. Through crimps are what I expected, but in an enclosure? Even if they are already in an enclosure, i.e. the consumer unit itself?
I ask because, as you might have guessed, I am still learning, and have never actually seen a consumer unit with extended cables, but surely it must be a common requirement?
Regards, Mike.

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