"Andrew Gabriel" <andrew@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> In article <g5KdnaIK5Ig9x07bnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> "Chas Gill" <Chas.Gill@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
>> Can anyone tell me if there are any cir***stances when it is
permissible
>> (under current regulations) to join 240V AC domestic wiring using
crimps?
>> Additionally can anyone point me to the relevant regs that either allow
>> or
>> forbid this method of cable joint, please?
>
> It helps if you say which country (looks like UK).
>
> Crimping is permitted. If a connection will become inaccessible,
> it must be crimped, soldered, or brazed (BS7671 526-04-01),
> and crimping is the technique normally used. Crimping is not
> suitable where a connection might need to be disconnected during
> maintenance and testing, unless it's something like a crimp-on
> eyelet which can still be disconnected by unbolting.
>
> --
> Andrew Gabriel
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Thanks, Andrew
Chas
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