On Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:15:21 +0100, Ron Lowe wrote:

Splice the new to old by chopping the L, N and E at staggerd lengths,
and linking them by making twisted loops like a chain, and tape the
whole thing up.

WTF! You need a proper mechanical joint of somesort not just twisted
together and taped. Proper crimp, soldered or a screw terminal.

Aim to make the splice no fatter than the original cable, and of similar
profile. That's important! A smear of vaseline over the splice may
help too.

Ah joining *JUST FOR PULLING* not as the final electrical connection.
Phew!

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Cheers
Dave.