On 09/08/2012 16:27, NT wrote:
On Aug 9, 3:34 pm, Pete Shew wrote:
.. the sort that had a nail or screw through the strap with a slot at
one end. the other end goes round the cable, through the slot and folds
back to secure.

What are they called? Are they still legal? Can you still buy them?

ISTM that, especially the screw ones, are much more forgiving on
difficult surfaces than the plastic ones with an obo(?) nail on one side.

They're uninsulated, so no longer compliant for mains use, but afaik
still allowed for lower voltage.

I've not seen them in decades, no idea where to get them.


NT

Thanks both. Buckle was the keyword, but only adhesive versions seem to
be readily available. Pity about the non compliance as they can be much
neater when you "have" to surface mount. (I;m not sure how a finger in
contact with a metal strap in contact with T&E is worse than just a
finger in contact with the T&E.

I suppose it could be made to comply if the straps were all connected
with a suitable CPC :-)

--
Pete
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