Terminating unused alarm cables

[Jupiter01]

with a multi core cable, is there a best practice in how they are terminated in the PIR? They aren’t connected in the panel but I want to ensure there is no possibility of shorts.

 

[AdrianUK]

If I have unused cores, I always "double up" on the power connections.

 

[Jupiter01]

Ok. I see...
I haven’t wired these in the control panel and would prefer just tidying/making them safe in the PIR’s if at al possible?

 

[AdrianUK]

Ok, well how about a 'flag' of insulation tape over the end of the core and then folding them neatly?

 

[Jupiter01]

That's what I have currently and didn't appear very neat

 

[Europlex]

 

[Jupiter01]

Can I not use any miniature terminal ends? I know there is limited space inside the unit...

 

[Jupiter01]

I’ve gone through each PIR today and used these connectors for unused wires and also sealed the cable entries.

 

[Jupiter01]

...and the images

 

[sparkymarka]

Why ? Complete waste of time ...
Apart from sealing the cable entry...

 

[Jupiter01]

Probably no point but paranoid about the false Alarms I’ve had of late. Is it not possible that these unused wires are moving around and creating a short?

 

[sparkymarka]

No ....unless you live in an earthquake zone....

 

[Jupiter01]

Can vibrations trigger a PIR?
On a serious note, whilst I don’t live in an earthquake zone, I do live on a busy street and at times I can feel larger vehicles and the associated vibration