On 12/07/2019 21:09, newshound wrote:
On 12/07/2019 19:37, ARW wrote:
On 12/07/2019 19:32, R D S wrote:
On 12/07/2019 19:25, ARW wrote:
On 12/07/2019 18:44, R D S wrote:
Bought some sockets today, put the 2.5mm in, tightened the screw,
the cable promptly fell back out as the screw left too much room at
either side.

What would a proper electrician do in this circumstance?
I folded the cable double but not really happy. Is this a common
'problem'?

Wouldn't mind if i'd got them at the pound shop but they came from
an electrical wholesaler.


Care to name the brand and model number of the sockets?



Selectric Square IIRC.

I know them.

Square wire holder with a round screw.

Put the cables in diagonally into the screw holder and the screw might
grab them.


Can't see anything wrong with folding double if only putting a single
wire in.

Or could you file the bottom of the screw flat.