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Tim Watts[_2_]

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Tim Watts wrote:
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I have to lengthen a couple of runs of lighting (1mm & 1.5mm) T&E to
reach a boiler connection block that I have had to move. The runs are
currently clipped to a wall.

Can I crimp and heatshrink wrap the connections and clip securely or
is it required to put it in a box? It's a bit of an awkward place to
get at and a box will be a bit of a pain to squeeze in.

I guess if I have to put it in a box I can simply do the crimping and
wrapping and then put the lot inside a 'choc box'.

4" 20mm conduit, two Pratley flat T+E glands (rare, but available from
TLC) and two threaded adaptors for the glands solvent welded on the
conduit. Slimmest containment I can think of - should be fine to let that
dangle (the glands will support the joint on the cable) and no need for
heatshrink as the insulated crimps will be contained. Fix conduit with a
couple of clips for a more solid job.

I was considering conduit, bit of a pain to get into place but would
look neater (not that it matters, it's well out of sight).

Silly question - does the cable not pass by somewhere more accessible where
you can joint a new piece on?

Next option, though bulkier might be a 3 way Hager-Ashley maintenance
free junction box - those have cable grips and mounting screws.

Yes, possibly, though the choc-box is probably no bigger.

I'd rate the Ashley box over the chocbox for robustness. Chocboxes are OK
out of the way, but if it might get hit, the Ashley will be more solid.

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Tim Watts