Really simple question this one! I'm installing a new consumer unit (under building control) and need a couple of clamps for the tails but can't seem to find them anywhere (looked on eBay, Toolstation, CEF, TLC.). Can someone please point me in the right direction as I would think these must be easily available?
Meter Tail Clamps
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They are a manufacturer specific accessory, what make board is it for? Why do you need it?, not all boards have facility for one (alright, you could find one of another make and make it fit, but..(
Or do you mean the special stuffing gland to bring the tails through?
Or do you mean the special stuffing gland to bring the tails through?
No not the stuffing gland, I mean clamps to tidy/hold the tails on the wooden back board. I was told before that although these were not an
absolute requirement, it was best practise. The photo below is not exactly what I'm after (these obviously wouldn't affix to a backboard) but hopefully is close enough to explain what I mean.
absolute requirement, it was best practise. The photo below is not exactly what I'm after (these obviously wouldn't affix to a backboard) but hopefully is close enough to explain what I mean.
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Because holding tails to a wooden backboard is not their primary purpose. Either use two of them, or use two round clips, bit of all round band (form it to whatever form you want, if you want a figure of 8 to hold two tails, then that should be possible) https://www.beacon-electrical.com/i...ies/all round band 12mm 10m black-500x500.jpg
Use two
The 'tails' are usually so meaty ('self-supporting') that it is unusual to see people bothering to 'fix' them to anything.
Kind Regards, John
Are plastic cleats suitable for the solution you need?
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