Accidental nick to socket cable

[TryAgain1]

Of course there‘s also the option of using Wago 2273-2401 inline connectors and heatshrink tubing. They‘re explicitly designed for maintenance-free repairs in walls.

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[TryAgain1]

Of course there‘s also the option of using Wago 2273-2401 inline connectors and heatshrink tubing. They‘re explicitly designed for maintenance-free repairs in walls.

Is about 1cm bare copper on each end of the cable enough to fit into these wago in line connectors?

 

[plugwash]

Of course there‘s also the option of using Wago 2273-2401 inline connectors and heatshrink tubing. They‘re explicitly designed for maintenance-free repairs in walls.

The problem is spring clamp connectors covered in heatshrink tubing are NOT on the list of acceptable methods for inaccesible joints in BS7671.

 

[Mottie]

3) Use a socket tester wrap PVC tape round it and leave as is

That’s what I would do. It’s only the insulation you have nicked so just reinsulate it.

 

[pete01]

Use this.

 

[TryAgain1]

The problem is spring clamp connectors covered in heatshrink tubing are NOT on the list of acceptable methods for inaccesible joints in BS7671.

I would use an in line spring clamp connector (https://www.toolstation.com/wago-221-2-way-inline-lever-connectors/pAC293) with no heatshrink tubing (as it's not needed I just remove 1cm off sheath off line/earth/neutral. The 3 connectors would be inside a 1 gang accessible backbox covered by a 1 gang backplate. So this new joint would be accessible.

 

[TryAgain1]

Use this.

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I have read that electricians don't like maintenance free joints as they can't see them so my plan of using 3 x 32A inline spring connectors inside a backbox covered by a 1 gang plate (which is accessible) seems to tick the boxes. This plan allows the joint to be accessed whilst using Wago spring connectors which seem to be the gold standard

 

[pete01]

I have read that electricians don't like maintenance free joints as they can't see them so my plan of using 3 x 32A inline spring connectors inside a backbox covered by a 1 gang plate (which is accessible) seems to tick the boxes. This plan allows the joint to be accessed whilst using Wago spring connectors which seem to be the gold standard

It doesnt need to be accessed again?

Or move the socket down, maybe?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I have read that electricians don't like maintenance free joints as they can't see them so my plan of using 3 x 32A inline spring connectors inside a backbox covered by a 1 gang plate (which is accessible) seems to tick the boxes. This plan allows the joint to be accessed whilst using Wago spring connectors which seem to be the gold standard

You are massively over-thinking this....

'Maintenance free', means the joints can be hidden, buried, inaccessible. Providing the copper wasn't nicked, or too exposed, the it would have been quite quickly, easily, and adequately repaired, with a few layers of electrical tape. No need for moving the socket at all, unless you needed to.

 

[TryAgain1]

That’s what I would do. It’s only the insulation you have nicked so just reinsulate it.

I don't know if the earth wire was nicked aswell

It doesnt need to be accessed again?

Or move the socket down, maybe?

Happy to move the socket down provided the socket can be 28cm from ground? From what I've read all electrical joints need to be accessible and this is best practice

 

[TryAgain1]

You are massively over-thinking this....

'Maintenance free', means the joints can be hidden, buried, inaccessible. Providing the copper wasn't nicked, or too exposed, the it would have been quite quickly, easily, and adequately repaired, with a few layers of electrical tape. No need for moving the socket at all, unless you needed to.

Can I move the socket down 8cm so it's 28cm from ground (is this ok and in accordance with UK regs)? If I can then I don't need to create another joint

 

[JohnW2]

I have read that electricians don't like maintenance free joints as they can't see them ...

The irony of that statement is that they are only required (by regulations) to use maintenance-free joints IF/'because' "they can't see them"

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Can I move the socket down 8cm so it's 28cm from ground (is this ok and in accordance with UK regs)? If I can then I don't need to create another joint

If the copper is undamaged, tape it, and forget about it.

 

[TryAgain1]

If the copper is undamaged, tape it, and forget about it.

The copper is very likely exposed. Can I relocate the 2 gang socket down so it's 28cm from ground? Then no additional joints needed

 

[EFLImpudence]

Can I move the socket down 8cm so it's 28cm from ground (is this ok and in accordance with UK regs)?

Yes.