I’m going to add a plug onto these wires for my kitchen extractor, are these ok to go straight into the plug as they are? Just asking as the wires look like they go from the bottom into these cap looking things, do I have to remove them?
Are these wires ok?
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Called ferrules.
You must get the cable sheath under the plug's cable restraint - the wires look a bit long for that.
You must get the cable sheath under the plug's cable restraint - the wires look a bit long for that.
always annoys me when ferrules have been fitted to cable ends and then because the cables are too long you have to shorten them thereby losing the ferrule.
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Before plugs were fitted to appliance leads, these ferrules were fitted to many flexes. It was common to find instructions directing them to be cut off before fitting the plug.
It would say something like "These ferrules are fitted for testing purposes in the factory and should be removed before fitting the plug."
It would say something like "These ferrules are fitted for testing purposes in the factory and should be removed before fitting the plug."
ferrules.
Ferrules make sure all the strands actually go into the terminal and also prevent strands from being crushed by the screw. In some countries they‘re required whenever stranded conductors are connected to screw terminals, unless the terminals are designed to protect the strands.
So, after only one Post, ben100 now should have sone understanding of "Ferrules" !
Take a guess - it's the size which leaves the copper undamaged. Start with too large, then work down.
Ok I’ve bought the plug but isn’t there suppose to be a cable grip with screws at the bottom to hold the wire in place? How does this one work it just has a removable piece but no way of putting it back in once the cable is in place?
You put the piece on the plug like you have done and then squeeze the cable between the two parts.
as efli says and try pushing the cable towards the centre of the plug slightly as you push it down between the grip area
Put it in place first, then press the flex into place. The idea is that it acts as a spring, gripping the cable - if you try to tug the cable out, the spring tightens even more.
Yep not easy to see because of the plug colour, some things of this type are OK and some are not as good.
May I just mention that it is recommended to wired a olug so that the Live conductors (both the L an the N) pull out before the E conductor by leaving the E longer, plugs are usually designed to facillitate this feature. So pre-crimped ends are often to the wrong length of flex to suit a particular plug.
So, whether you got a traditional cord grip or these fancy thingamajigs then in case of a pull out the L & N come out whilst the E is still connected for a while at least.
May I just mention that it is recommended to wired a olug so that the Live conductors (both the L an the N) pull out before the E conductor by leaving the E longer, plugs are usually designed to facillitate this feature. So pre-crimped ends are often to the wrong length of flex to suit a particular plug.
So, whether you got a traditional cord grip or these fancy thingamajigs then in case of a pull out the L & N come out whilst the E is still connected for a while at least.
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