Dave Stanton wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:43:17 +0000, T i m wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:32:04 +0000, Dave Stanton
wrote:
Err why dont you just use the metal capping which is designed to do this
job instead of faffing around with other stuff.

Can you replace the cable from behind that though Dave (should you
want to etc)?

Yes as long as you dont clip to the wall and then put the capping over the
top.

And if you're lucky and there aren't any snots of mortar and other crap
getting in the way of pulling new cable through. If you want to be
_sure_ that the cable is replaceable then stick to plan A and use conduit.

Did anyone answer Tim's original question about how to terminate PVC
conduit to a metal box? You use a fitting called a "female adaptor"
like these:

http://www.toolstation.com/images/li...bbig/53577.jpg or
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/P..._1/MT20FMA.JPG

The adaptor body push fits on the end of the conduit (& can be glued if
necessary) and leaves an end with an M20 female thread. Then a 20 mm
male bush (comes with the adaptor) is pushed through a box knock-out and
screwed into the female part (if you'll pardon the expression). The
bush does restrict the i/d of the conduit a bit, but 2 x 2.5 mm^2 T&E
cables will go through OK (just).

HTH
--
Andy