Cable strain relief

[CountryFan]

Good afternoon,

Is strain relief required on a fused connection unit switch? I would like to think it is, but if it's wired as a back entry for example, it's not used? Could t seem to find anything in the regs, but not 100% where to look

If it is required, do you know where I can obtain spares? I've been looking online but they seem too small or a different type. I phoned Crabtree but they don't sell them and they're pulling out of the Domestic market soon anyway.

Thanks in advance

 

[EFLImpudence]

Is strain relief required on a fused connection unit switch? I would like to think it is,

Well, it's not required for the FCU but the cable might need it depending on where it goes.
Are you talking about just the actual spur cable or the possible two ring circuit cables which might supply it.

but if it's wired as a back entry for example, it's not used?

No.
You say 'it' so I presume you are only thinking of the spur cable.

Could t seem to find anything in the regs, but not 100% where to look

522.8.5? and common sense.

If it is required, do you know where I can obtain spares? I've been looking online but they seem too small or a different type. I phoned Crabtree but they don't sell them and they're pulling out of the Domestic market soon anyway.

No, never bought any.
Can you not access any old accessories which might have similar?

Any method would do - couple of cable ties to prevent the cable moving and pulling on the terminations.

 

[CountryFan]

Well, it's not required for the FCU but the cable might need it depending on where it goes.
Are you talking about just the actual spur cable or the possible two ring circuit cables which might supply it.

The flex that rubs from the spur/fcu to the boiler so 3/5 core flex

522.8.5? and common sense.

Thanks I'll take a look at that. I have common sense to a fashion, but not that au fait with electrics

Can you not access any old accessories which might have similar?

Only if I'm changing one or if I manage to get a void property where it's having an upgrade

Any method would do - couple of cable ties to prevent the cable moving and pulling on the terminations.

That's useful to know, thanks

 

[EFLImpudence]

The flex that rubs from the spur/fcu to the boiler so 3/5 core flex

Ok. so it comes out the front - so will need some sort of restraint.

The flex is the spur; not the FCU despite people calling them that.

Only if I'm changing one or if I manage to get a void property where it's having an upgrade

They are (usually) only a piece of plastic with two holes.

 

[CountryFan]

Ok. so it comes out the front - so will need some sort of restraint.

I thought it might. Sometimes they're wired (surface mounted) through the cut out - would this be ok to just be clipped, same as a JB?

The flex is the spur; not the FCU despite people calling them that.

I knew that, something I learnt from being on a forum, possibly this one

They are (usually) only a piece of plastic with two holes.

Afaik all of ours are. Are you saying I could manufacture something myself?

 

[EFLImpudence]

I thought it might.

I thought that's what you said.

Sometimes they're wired (surface mounted) through the cut out - would this be ok to just be clipped, same as a JB?

Yes.

Afaik all of ours are. Are you saying I could manufacture something myself?

Yes, it's not rocket surgery. Some plugs only have a piece of fibre-like material.

 

[CountryFan]

Yes, it's not rocket surgery. Some plugs only have a piece of fibre-like material.

Ok, point taken. I understand this, just didn't want to get it wrong and something happen.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ta-da:

White Flex Cord Grip For Round and Flat Cables

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If you buy 417 you get free shipping.

 

[CountryFan]

I thought that's what you said.

Sort of

Is strain relief required on a fused connection unit switch? I would like to think it is

 

[CountryFan]

Ta-da:

White Flex Cord Grip For Round and Flat Cables

Buy the White Flex Cord Grip For Round and Flat Cables from lampspares.co.uk and many more flex cable cord grips for table lighting.

www.lampspares.co.uk

If you buy 417 you get free shipping.

Found these, however I measure the fcu switch strain relief holes to be 20mm center and they're about 17.5mm

 

[EFLImpudence]

Found these, however I measure the fcu switch strain relief holes to be 20mm center and they're about 17.5mm

I'm doing my best. Pretend you are Isambard Brunel.

 

[CountryFan]

I'm doing my best. Pretend you are Isambard Brunel.

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Had to lookup who that was
I might order some anyway, it's not my money just saves on throwing away a perfectly good switch for the sake of a 20p piece of plastic. I might also try and fashion one from a cable tie. Thanks for the help and sarcasm

 

[EFLImpudence]

Thanks for the help and humour