Why are...

[ban-all-sheds]

metal accessories, boxes, CUs etc called "metal clad"?

They aren't clad in metal - they're made of it....

 

[ericmark]

Because their strength is being compared with a war ship which before they were made completely of metal were metal clad over a wooden hull.

However I always thought it was a trade name!

 

[holmslaw]

..

 

[stillp]

The "works" of the accessories are not all metal but have a number of insulating components. Said "works" are available in plastic enclosures, or clad in a metal box. Hence 'metal-clad'.
Simples!

 

[securespark]

Yeah, as I understood it from my college days, the accessories were plastic gubbins surrounded by metal.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...iring_Accessories_Metal_Clad_Index/index.html

 

[Taylortwocities]

So, its a metal clad void.
Quite a proper description IMO.

 

[sparkybird]

Ban - I really think you need to get out more.....

Mind you I read your post, so maybe the same applies to me!



SB

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Ban - I really think you need to get out more.....

Where are you going to take me?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Where are you going to take me?

Homebase, perhaps?

 

[securespark]

Is that screaming I can hear in London?

 

[17thman]

I did not realise until now, that he is a romantic