Wires

[Sparky_Ben]

I have been told by college 2 double over the ends of the wire to get a bigger surface for the connection, is this right? Because my mates dad is a sparky and hes says not too. Just wondering what was best.

 

[Paul_Rawlinson]

Double over when a single cable goes in a terminal. It doubles the surface area ensuring that the cable is clamped properly.

I tend to do it on stranded wires but thats about it. not really essental to be honnest.

 

[Sparky_Ben]

Thanks. so its basically just good practice and for a little extra protection from the cable becoming loose.

 

[sivoodoo]

Sometimes its impossible to fit doubled up conducter into contact clamps, just make sure its as tight as possible.

 

[Des 56]

No set requirement either way
Its good practice to fill the terminal with copper by doubling up where say a single core 2.5mm in a socket that is designed for 3 but cieling rose connections probably no
Using your own judgement is the standard required