Working with household mains cables (not flex) - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

SimonW · 31st January 2007, 11:20 AM

Dear Friends,

I know that this is an electronics forum, nevertheless I would like your feedback

I have recently started work on fixing common faults on household wiring,

Has anyone got tips on working with the stiff wires:

Inserting two stiff cables into 1 screw block?

working with ceiling roses, my arms get tired after having my arms in the
air while working with the solid wires??

Cheers!

**Nigel Goodwin** · 31st January 2007, 11:39 AM

Perhaps you should enter your location in your profile?, your question is country specific.

stevez · 31st January 2007, 11:43 AM

A few thoughts -

A. Talk to an electrician if you have access to one.

B. I find that some extra wire length and adding loops or "U" bends makes it easier to manage sometimes.

C. There are occasions where you might use a short length of wire - tie one end of it to the pair w/wire nut or similar connector - then you are left with only one wire to manage. You can bend/stuff the multiple conductors into the junction box first - leaving only the one end available.

Make sure you take the time to understand safe working practices and that you understand the limits of your abilities. A good book that covers the practices and rules in your area might be a worthwhile investment. It will show you many of these "tricks" but also warn you of dangers that might not be apparent to you.

fingaz · 31st January 2007, 01:22 PM

Electrical installation regs in the uk state that any electrical work "...should only be carried out by a suitably trained and competent person...."
If you're at all not sure, then you should find an electrician.

If you're using the correct cable, and connectors/fittings, then there should be plenty of room to get 2 wires in one connector. Just make sure the wires are not too short or too long. Don't bend the cable at sharp angles, where possible, bend it in an arc or a u shape.

As for your arms aching, it's probably because you're moving/stretching in ways that your body's not used to.

Sceadwian · 1st February 2007, 01:11 AM

Even in the U.S. just about anyone can do electrical work, as long as it's inspected by a qualified electrician afterwards.

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31st January 2007, 11:20 AM	(permalink)
SimonW	Working with household mains cables (not flex) Dear Friends, I know that this is an electronics forum, nevertheless I would like your feedback I have recently started work on fixing common faults on household wiring, Has anyone got tips on working with the stiff wires: Inserting two stiff cables into 1 screw block? working with ceiling roses, my arms get tired after having my arms in the air while working with the solid wires?? Cheers!

31st January 2007, 11:39 AM	(permalink)
Nigel Goodwin	Perhaps you should enter your location in your profile?, your question is country specific. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

31st January 2007, 11:43 AM	(permalink)
stevez	A few thoughts - A. Talk to an electrician if you have access to one. B. I find that some extra wire length and adding loops or "U" bends makes it easier to manage sometimes. C. There are occasions where you might use a short length of wire - tie one end of it to the pair w/wire nut or similar connector - then you are left with only one wire to manage. You can bend/stuff the multiple conductors into the junction box first - leaving only the one end available. Make sure you take the time to understand safe working practices and that you understand the limits of your abilities. A good book that covers the practices and rules in your area might be a worthwhile investment. It will show you many of these "tricks" but also warn you of dangers that might not be apparent to you. __________________ stevez

31st January 2007, 01:22 PM	(permalink)
fingaz	Electrical installation regs in the uk state that any electrical work "...should only be carried out by a suitably trained and competent person...." If you're at all not sure, then you should find an electrician. If you're using the correct cable, and connectors/fittings, then there should be plenty of room to get 2 wires in one connector. Just make sure the wires are not too short or too long. Don't bend the cable at sharp angles, where possible, bend it in an arc or a u shape. As for your arms aching, it's probably because you're moving/stretching in ways that your body's not used to. __________________ 'Intellectuals solve problems. . . Geniuses prevent them.' . . . Albert Einstein

1st February 2007, 01:11 AM	(permalink)
Sceadwian	Even in the U.S. just about anyone can do electrical work, as long as it's inspected by a qualified electrician afterwards. __________________ "Because I be what I be. I would tell you what you want to know if I could, mum, but I be a cat, and no cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer, har har."