My neighbour has just brought to my attention what is shown in this photo (and there's more of the same, and worse, out of sight of this photo). What you see is what eventually (after a tortuous route) become the 3-phase supply to my house from the overhead feed. The four cables appear to be about 25mm² (very probably pre-metric) PVC insulated/sheathed singles (and, just for fun, the neutral one appears to have red insulation when it gets to my house!). Once clipped in pairs to the wall, the majority of the aged clips have totally disintegrated - with the result that can be seen.
My first reaction was that this is tyhe DNO's problem, not mine (and certainly not my neighbour's, who is merely providing a rent-free wall to support my supply!). However, I'd be happy to re-attach the cables, but wonder what would be the best method. One could obviously use single round clips or cleats, or even cable ties with some appropriate fixings, but I wonder if anyone knows of something better - maybe similar to the original clips which accommodated a pair of these cables? ... or is the feeling that the DNO should be left to sort this out?
Kind Regards, John.
My first reaction was that this is tyhe DNO's problem, not mine (and certainly not my neighbour's, who is merely providing a rent-free wall to support my supply!). However, I'd be happy to re-attach the cables, but wonder what would be the best method. One could obviously use single round clips or cleats, or even cable ties with some appropriate fixings, but I wonder if anyone knows of something better - maybe similar to the original clips which accommodated a pair of these cables? ... or is the feeling that the DNO should be left to sort this out?
Kind Regards, John.