PVC Channel: It's rubbish

[richard7761]

Got some PVC channel to cover the wiring. It's splitting when I put nails in. Does anyone make PVC channel that does not split? Thanks.

 

[riveralt]

Got some PVC channel to cover the wiring. It's splitting when I put nails in. Does anyone make PVC channel that does not split? Thanks.

Is there a reason you feel the need to use them in the first place?

 

[richard7761]

I'm just putting in an intermediate switch for a lamp circuit. Wire runs from ceiling area, straight down the wall to the switch position. Then, plastered when done. I though all wiring in houses required a cover?

 

[riveralt]

I'm just putting in an intermediate switch for a lamp circuit. Wire runs from ceiling area, straight down the wall to the switch position. Then, plastered when done. I though all wiring in houses required a cover?

I am on the first of three rewires and not a piece of this infernal stuff to be found. Just clip it direct to the brickwork and plaster over it.

 

[richard7761]

I'm just putting in an intermediate switch for a lamp circuit. Wire runs from ceiling area, straight down the wall to the switch position. Then, plastered when done. I though all wiring in houses required a cover?

I am on the first of three rewires and not a piece of this infernal stuff to be found. Just clip it direct to the brickwork and plaster over it.

Noted. You are right, it's awful stuff. Splits at the sight of a nail.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

 

[ricicle]

Or try galvanised capping......

 

[sparkwright]

Cheap makes will split easily, or if it's cold.

Even the best splits.

Best drill some holes in it first.

 

[jamesmcbride]

Best drill some holes in it first.

+1 for drilling it first - makes it much easier!

 

[JohnW2]

+1 for drilling it first - makes it much easier!

It does - but it's even easier not to use the stuff in the first place!

Kind Regards, John

 

[richard7761]

Do the regs say you need channelling?

 

[riveralt]

Do the regs say you need channelling?

No.

 

[richard7761]

Do the regs say you need channelling?

No.

Oh, well, I might not bother with it then, if it's not a legal requirement in a home.

I have used channelling before on the odd DIY wiring, but it always gets me mad when it splits. Of course, metal wouldn't.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I wonder what other misconceptions and areas of ignorance you have of the Wiring Regulations, given that you have taken it upon yourself to do wiring?

If this is part of your building project, what did you say would be the way you'd comply with Part P when you applied for Building Regulations approval?

 

[securespark]

Ban, before you so flippantly dismiss this, there is a regulation requiring wiring and other parts of the installation to be protected from damage.

Capping is one way to protect cable from the damage caused by plasterer's trowels.