Cable Capping "Rapid Cap"

[Olivierb]

Hi, Can Anyone tell me about the newly innovated Cable Capping called "Rapid Cap", I've heard its quick and easy to use and less hassle, watched the video on utube but has anyone in here actually used it before???? Can any electrician recommend this "Rapid Cap" Cable Capping product.?

 

[EFLImpudence]

I haven't used it. It looks like quite a good idea for what it is.

However , bear in mind that, although stated in the promotion, plastic capping does not afford what electricians consider 'mechanical protection' -
i.e. penetration by nails and screws etc. after completion of the building work.

Also, when fitted it could be classed as conduit and result in derating of the current carrying capacity of the cable.

 

[RF Lighting]

What's it cost? I think I'll stick with oval conduit

 

[Olivierb]

What's it cost? I think I'll stick with oval conduit

I saw the video on utube and it looks like a very brilliant way of capping cables, i checked their website and spoke to a sales rep who was willing to give me a deal on bulk purchases.

 

[timtheenchanter]

thats interesting, because when I went to "check out their website" it simply says "coming soon" with an email address.

Ill have mine with egg and chips please.

 

[RF Lighting]

 

[Lectrician]

Do you think Oliver has a vested interest by any chance?

 

[RF Lighting]

What Oliver who's from Sheffield, which is the same place wonder capping comes from?

Nah, just one of them wierd coincidences

 

[Olivierb]

thats interesting, because when I went to "check out their website" it simply says "coming soon" with an email address.

Ill have mine with egg and chips please.

I noticed that......did you try the link at the bottom of the utube video??? it took me to another website and i called the number on the contact page.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Eggs and chips are off

 

[Olivierb]

Yes thanks for the comments.... I thought i will research this product before buying it, will it matter if its not from sheffield, am going down tommorow to meet this guy and all i wanted was some simple electricians point of view on this product not paranoid geeks. I posted this topic because my electrician was recomending it and yes my electrician is from Sheffield aswell. Thanks

 

[RF Lighting]

What do you need capping for if you're not an electrician?

 

[Olivierb]

I came on here to ask only one question and now am in front of Grand Jury.......I will say i work for a very well known residential developer.....which i cant mention their name because that will freak you out, i don't want you to cry wolf again.....i can understand your phobia for spammers........SPAM...SPAM...SPAM give me a break.

 

[GaryMo]

Personally I think it'll work out over expensive and will not be a viable option to standard PVC capping, capping nails and long clout nails.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I will say i work for a very well known residential developer.....which i cant mention their name because that will freak you out, i don't want you to cry wolf again.

That's not true.

The reason you won't mention their name is because you don't want people to know that you employ incompetent plasterers who damage cables.