Soldering mains cable
Soldering mains cable
10-06-2016, 03:47 AM
Need to extend some wires for some wall lights as the stupid electrician didn't leave enough length to actually be able to connect them to a light fitting so wanted to know if I can solder an extra bit of wire on and seal with heatshrink or should I just use a connector block........
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Not sure if this is a dumb question, but can you solder mains cabling as I've only ever seen electricians using connector blocks?
Need to extend some wires for some wall lights as the stupid electrician didn't leave enough length to actually be able to connect them to a light fitting so wanted to know if I can solder an extra bit of wire on and seal with heatshrink or should I just use a connector block........
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10-06-2016, 03:50 AM
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ive always used connector blocks, but never considered soldering them..
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
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10-06-2016, 03:51 AM
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10-06-2016, 03:51 AM #3i would have thought soldering would have been better. connector blocks are just used for ease.
dont quote me on that though
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10-06-2016, 06:16 AM
Solder is NOT for mains cable.
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FirebirdPhil
10-06-2016, 06:16 AM #5NO YOU CAN'T
Solder is NOT for mains cable.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
10-06-2016, 06:17 AM
Rabster Use Yellow crimps far easier .....
Is that these? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Modu...&U=strat15
But then technically any form of connection used with low voltage electronics will still apply to mains cable?
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Rabster Use Yellow crimps far easier .....
Is that these? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Modu...&U=strat15
But then technically any form of connection used with low voltage electronics will still apply to mains cable?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
10-06-2016, 06:18 AM
2tongues NO YOU CAN'T
Solder is NOT for mains cable.
Oh thanks, perhaps I'll just stick with the connector blocks then......
Just for info, is there a particular reason? High voltage or something?
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2tongues NO YOU CAN'T
Solder is NOT for mains cable.
Oh thanks, perhaps I'll just stick with the connector blocks then......
Just for info, is there a particular reason? High voltage or something?
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10-06-2016, 06:25 AM
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
10-06-2016, 06:25 AM #8Potential heat build up on the connection. Solder is suitable for low voltage things. Mains cable is rated at 13+ amps and thats a large load for solder to safely handle.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
10-06-2016, 07:43 AM
2tongues Potential heat build up on the connection. Solder is suitable for low voltage things. Mains cable is rated at 13+ amps and thats a large load for solder to safely handle.
Cool thanks for that
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2tongues Potential heat build up on the connection. Solder is suitable for low voltage things. Mains cable is rated at 13+ amps and thats a large load for solder to safely handle.
Cool thanks for that
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
10-06-2016, 07:48 AM
It's a good job it's not in the bathroom or kitchen as you cannot even do this in these rooms anymore unless you are part P qualified.
BTW if the electrician left the cable too short get him back to do it.
2tongues is correct ( must be a sparky?) Use 15A connector block,ensure non of the conductor is exposed from the connector block, fit the green and yellow sleeving on the earth wire and make sure you tighten the screws well.
It's a good job it's not in the bathroom or kitchen as you cannot even do this in these rooms anymore unless you are part P qualified.
BTW if the electrician left the cable too short get him back to do it.
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