Extending cables

[voltage]

Hello all

What would be the safest and best way to extend 1.5mm twin and earth lighting cable for a wall mounted mirror with light incorparated the cables are probably 6/7 inches shy of the connection block.

I was thinking crimping or connector blocks but i have heard of good reports of wago stuff ? what would i need in the wago range to extend the lighting cable any advise or links would be appreciated many thanks volt.

 

[Dunc]

Crimp it, they're the most slimline way of extending cables. Wagos are good for all sorts of other things but a little bulky in comparison if space is at a premium. Also you'll probably have to buy a whole box of Wago connectors which is quite dear when you only need to make a couple of connections. Primarily i have the 4 pole connectors and the 3 pole flex connectors which suit me for most purposes.

 

[i=p/u]

just get new piece of cable that fits or junction box or wago, depends what room you have to connect them

 

[voltage]

Thnx for replies guys i think crimping is the way then as runing new cable would be impossible as the whole room is tiled and no access at all and no loft access either.

 

[telectrix]

if the joint is going to be buried in the wall, crimps ( give them a tug after crimping, make sure they're secure,) then heat shrink over all .

 

[i=p/u]

what all tools do you need to do this heat shrink????

 

[Penance]

what all tools do you need to do this heat shrink????

A heat gun.

 

[ezzzekiel]

I prefer cold shrink as no additional tools are required there is also amalgamating tape in a roll similar to pvc tape but stretchy and rubbery which is insulated and pretty robust stuff

 

[voltage]

thanks guys much appreciated

 

[PSES]

For heat shrink you can always use a lighter, there is always a smoker nearby!!!

Or even a hair drier if you get stuck, either will work...

I would crimp it and the heat shrink over the top. I have used wagos before but personally I like the idea of crimping cables beacuse then I can go home and no there is no way those cables are coming loose

 

[ezzzekiel]

agree a lot has been said about wagos but i prefer to crimp also.

 

[i=p/u]

if you had to extend for cu, would you heat shrink all cables???

 

[ezzzekiel]

normally crimp and heatshrink in an adaptable box next to cu unless there aare only a couple to extend then i would crimp inside the actual db.

 

[telectrix]

i wouln't bother with heat shrink in a box, as the box itself provides mechanical protection for the joints. ( just my preference ).