On 20/10/2019 16:58, ARW wrote:
On 18/10/2019 17:44, Mike Clarke wrote:
On 18/10/2019 10:05, Robin wrote:
I only have the 2003 edition:

"11.5 Line and neutral terminals in fixed socket-outlets shall permit
the connection, without special preparation, of one, two or three 2.5
mm2 solid or stranded or of one or two 4 mm2 stranded conductors.

I'm assuming that folding the end over counts as "special preparation"
which would imply that there should never be any need to fold the ends.

Correct.



You can tell an amateur has done it when the wires are folded for no
good reason.