Have a job where I need to replace three 2.5mm² singles, red, red and red (and not well marked) that run in conduit with something a little more conventional. The run is around 25 to 30 m but is not straight with plenty of bends and curves. Any recommendations for a three core - possibly/preferably flexible that could be used. Flat T&E or SWA would fit, but getting it pulled through will be a pain. I could just replace it with new singles but then would need extra trunking/conduit at each end as it is currently not protected. Any recommendations on cable type?
Did think of that, but last time I found it a little rigid having the double insulation layer. NYY is another option but it can be solid conductor rather than stranded.
There SY cable,which is stranded, but it's overkill,plus it's probably too stiif for bending. What about a 3 core TRS rubber cable. https://www.edwardes.co.uk/en/produ...MIjMuwq8Li2wIVTbvtCh2-FAyGEAQYAyABEgJ6GPD_BwE Wonder whether 2.5mm 3183Y 3 Core Black Circular PVC cable, is usable/allowed in conduit.
Single phase - Live, Neutral, Earth ! Yes, red, red and red at one end, red, red and black at teh other - so there is a join somewhere! A good reason to replace.
Are you putting it back in the conduit? Singles would be obvious, sorting containment at ends. Or YY.
Are there any boxes / inspection openings in the conduit run? Could some/more be added? What type of conduit is it? Could the bends be undone to help pull cable through?
Fairly old black heavyweight flexible conduit without joints. It goes though some inaccessible places including through voids in concrete beams. No real opportunity to open up except at one point which may help. Singles could be the answer but wanted to avoid a box at the ends and stay with a single run - at present the singles come out and are clipped with no extra protection.
This gets even more interesting - had a detailed look yesterday and could break into the conduit in a couple of places which may make it easier to pull new through. What do I find - cables change from R,R & R to R, R & Bk at some point; At one end they are 2.5 or 4mm (actually an imperial predecessor) and at the other they are 1.5 mm.
Yes, 100%. Disconnected and proven. And I think I know where the joints might be as the fish tape hits an obstruction or two!