Getting 2 x 2.5mm into oval conduit?

[Dustydazzler]

2 x 2.5 easy fits a 20mm oval if both cables are feed through flat

3 x 2.5 easy fits a 25mm oval again cables need to be pushed through flat

 

[Mike Johnson]

Pushed through???? don't any of you use a draw tape?

 

[nicebutdim]

We might not be the smartest people over here, but there's a good reason why our electricians use round conduit for the majority of domestic installations.

It's not expensive, so why not deepen that chase and see the advantages first hand?

 

[DefyG]

Pushed through???? don't any of you use a draw tape?

For a 2m length of oval conduit????

 

[nicebutdim]

The argument over capping and oval conduit is like arguing whether triangular or square wheels are best.

 

[Mike Johnson]

If it makes it easier why not? banging the conduit against a wall and standing on steps does not sound like a 2m length.

 

[7029 dave]

If it makes it easier why not? banging the conduit against a wall and standing on steps does not sound like a 2m length.

Wonnar bet.

 

[Mike Johnson]

7029 dave my reply was to a previous post that questioned using a draw tape.

 

[mattg4321]

No need for a draw tape. 2x 2.5mm2 t&e goes in 25mm oval extremely easily in my experience. Cut it to the correct length and push cables through should take 30 seconds or so. Probably including pushing the conduit back into the chase and cables into box.

 

[Zerax]

If it makes it easier why not? banging the conduit against a wall and standing on steps does not sound like a 2m length.

Yes... but he's only 4'8" !

 

[Pete999]

Yes... but he's only 4'8" !

Use shorter lengths of conduit, say for a 6 ft run use 3x 3ft pieces, you will never rewire in PVC conduit at that sort of length so a joint wont hinder you in any way.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Use shorter lengths of conduit, say for a 6 ft run use 3x 3ft pieces, you will never rewire in PVC conduit at that sort of length so a joint wont hinder you in any way.

I have managed to yank twin & earth cable down existing oval conduit...

 

[Pete999]

I have managed to yank twin & earth cable down existing oval conduit...

Yank being the operative word I guess

 

[westward10]

33 posts on sliding some cables into a tube.

 

[littlespark]

33 posts on sliding some cables into a tube.

Which is half the number of plug vs plugtop

 

[7029 dave]

33 posts on sliding some cables into a tube.

Something to talk about lol

 

[goasis]

Having never used oval tube, just capping, I can't really see the appeal? What's the advantage, sounds like a hassle.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Oval conduit installed neatly is re-wirable and also offers a bit of protection all round the cable

I only use cable capping on new block work

 

[Ziggie]

Who me jesting never, whatever makes you think that.

Your nickname “jester” was a clue

 

[Mike Johnson]

Your nickname “jester” was a clue

And it took you three page's to think that up. ?