Is it a requirement to double up on the conductors in appliances when fitting?...have noticed single and doubled in JBs and sockets.
doubling up
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Please explain. Sockets on ring mains have two conductors feeding them, the clue's in the name.
Qedelec said:
Please explain. Sockets on ring mains have two conductors feeding them, the clue's in the name.
it's the bending over and doubling up the bare conductors I'm talking about.
Ah right.
bend over cables 2.5mm and below if only one conductor in the terminal.
If two or more conductors leave them straight
bend over cables 2.5mm and below if only one conductor in the terminal.
If two or more conductors leave them straight
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Qedelec said:
thanks Q...I know it's best to double up but if the singles haven't been, is it against any accepted regs?
No regs just good practice.
It has been known for conductors to be not held securely if not doubled.
Conductors doubled ensures that if the terminal screw goes between them it can't pull out.
It has been known for conductors to be not held securely if not doubled.
Conductors doubled ensures that if the terminal screw goes between them it can't pull out.
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