Twin and earth

[StokieSpark]

Sorry, But im a newbie to domestics.

Can Twin and earth be clipped to the brick work of a wall and then be plastered over? Or does it always have to be in capping?

Using ordinary cable clips.....

 

[flukey]

it can be but its good practise to use capping or oval to stop mr plasterer wrecking the cable

 

[StokieSpark]

Ok... thanks, what do you find the best method for fastening oval capping to a wall?

 

[rocker]

Ok... thanks, what do you find the best method for fastening oval capping to a wall?

I don't think any method is any good with oval. Use top hat it's infinitely better.

 

[StokieSpark]

Top hat, hmmm.... Ill google it.

 

[ian.settle1]

Top hat, hmmm.... Ill google it.

Its capping because if you look at it end on it looks like a top hat Doh!

 

[flukey]

if its new build oval clips, if its chases, screws

 

[ian.settle1]

I don't think any method is any good with oval. Use top hat it's infinitely better.

Clout nails on opposite sides with head of nail over top of oval conduit

 

[StokieSpark]

Its capping because if you look at it end on it looks like a top hat Doh!

Not just a pretty face are ya.

Cheers.

 

[ian.settle1]

Not just a pretty face are ya.

Cheers.

No, thats why I have to beat the woman away

 

[bugsy]

Sorry, But im a newbie to domestics.

Can Twin and earth be clipped to the brick work of a wall and then be plastered over? Or does it always have to be in capping?

Using ordinary cable clips.....

Check the reg's regarding protection , and defined cable routes

 

[robsparky1975]

the internet is such a powerful tool,you can google diagrams on all sorts of wiring etc,even zones etc ,top hat capping and oval conduit need only be run in certain areas although it is good practise to use everywhere because of dopey diyers drilling everywhere,having said that it does not hold back an sds drill bit,im on a rewire at the mo and have run a leg of ring main up/over and down under floor so as not to go from ceiling(part concrete floor) i could just see a big bang when an 8ft picture was hung on wall.

 

[flukey]

oval and capping offer no protection against mr diy with his drill

as long as your cables are in the correct zones you have done all that is required of you

 

[pennywise]

Always run mine in with 20mm PVC conduit, doesn't offer anymore protection than oval or capping does , but looks pretty good and no grommet to worry about.

 

[StokieSpark]

Always run mine in with 20mm PVC conduit, doesn't offer anymore protection than oval or capping does , but looks pretty good and no grommet to worry about.

Surely a grommit is easier to fit than chasing out 20mm deep up a wall?
I agree it would look good, but who would see it after mr plaster man kindly skimmed the wall?

 

[flukey]

Surely a grommit is easier to fit than chasing out 20mm deep up a wall?
I agree it would look good, but who would see it after mr plaster man kindly skimmed the wall?

im with you

 

[pennywise]

personal preference and I know it's there even once it been plastered over I always like to think someone will come around afterwards and say to themselves he did a good job on this and remark to the customer, I know the flip side to this is they would probably think waste of time and no point but it's just how I like doing it. Every man has his own way of doing a job

 

[StokieSpark]

personal preference and I know it's there even once it been plastered over I always like to think someone will come around afterwards and say to themselves he did a good job on this and remark to the customer, I know the flip side to this is they would probably think waste of time and no point but it's just how I like doing it. Every man has his own way of doing a job

Thats what makes the world go round.

Do you use conduit saddlers aswell?

 

[pennywise]

Have tried using Crampet fixings they work quite well but you have to go a little deep to get them below the surface. Usually use two screws either side of the conduit and get the heads to nip it in I use Orbix Pan heads they have large heads that overlap the conduit quite nicely.