Onoff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, daiking said: You'd leave this? I'd be more than happy to not have to do something with this. Its first floor so very unlikely to be at risk to vermin. None of the cables are clipped anywhere. Sorry, my mistake, can't see a thing using this new phone. Read your post as "would I crimp to repair and leave like it". As to your issue I would say it needs a repair from the picture. AND keep away from hot pipes too. Is that twin & earth or flex btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Knock the mains off, and give it a light sand with some sandpaper and see if the inner cores are either exposed or damaged. Post a pic back with the blackened stuff removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I don't suppose, by any slim chance you could replace that length of cable? Only thinking you say it's not clipped. No doubt it'll be plastered in down the wall! Guessing maybe not enough slack to go the WAGO box route either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 You'd have all the slack you want as it would be having a new strapper ( piece of new cable ) between two boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Its about 500-600mm from a light fitting so I meant there's not enough slack to cut it back and pull it up to the light. Its a ground floor light so in the first floor void, no chases here, unless I follow it out the bathroom, down the landing and somehow down into the cupboard under the stairs to the consumer unit. Should be loads to connect to a wagobox I'll tidy it up tomorrow, its a bit dark now Edited August 7, 2016 by daiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Onoff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) I'd fit one box only and maybe a new length from the box to the light fitting. As for strippers you don't need anything fancy. I still have a cheapo pair like this in the bag I still use occasionally: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Electrical-Wire-Strippers/p/500514 Edited August 7, 2016 by Onoff Fat fingers / new phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 29 minutes ago, Onoff said: I'd fit one box only and maybe a new length from the box to the light fitting. As for strippers you don't need anything fancy. I still have a cheapo pair like this in the bag I still use occasionally: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Electrical-Wire-Strippers/p/500514 I have a pair of those, they're s*** (with me operating them). The wago light box is spot on, no new cable needed, just cut out the short affected length. Screwfix do the boxes but not small amounts of connectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) When I think my Dad "taught" me to change a plug with a dinner knife and me teeth! PM me your address and these are in the post to you in the morning, enough for putting one WAGO light box in line: You can have a play with the push fit and cage clamp types, I'll even throw in some earth sleeving! Edited August 7, 2016 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, Onoff said: When I think my Dad "taught" me to change a plug with a dinner knife and me teeth! LOL +1 Dont forget the "fix a fuse with a peice of old wire" trick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Onoff said: When I think my Dad "taught" me to change a plug with a dinner knife and me teeth! PM me your address and these are in the post to you in the morning, enough for putting one WAGO light box in line: Cheers but save it for next time I've order 10 connectors (224-101) from eBay for £3 and I'll pick up a box from Screwfix. A £5 repair I can handle. I may not have screwed the floor back down yet but I have got my 6mm ply cut ready to go on top and planned out my vinyl tiles so that I can leave the toilet in place and get at the plumbing bits of interest if required. Bought some MR MDF to finish off the cupboard, probably doesn't need to be MR but why not. Put a rebate int he doors using only a circular saw :lol: I looked like Shrek. Mask was worn So not all time wasted. I'm also wondering about creating a skirting out of the tiles but I'm going to need a big mitre saw to do it. Edited August 7, 2016 by daiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Barney12 said: LOL +1 Dont forget the "fix a fuse with a peice of old wire" trick ! .....or a 1/4" bolt if welding! Edited August 7, 2016 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'm a big fan of tile skirting. No paint, no maintenance and look great. What do you need a mitre saw for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 1 minute ago, Nickfromwales said: I'm a big fan of tile skirting. No paint, no maintenance and look great. What do you need a mitre saw for? Its a vinyl interlocking tile, only 4mm thick. I need more than 4mm around the edges to play with and it needs capping. I'm not sure how trims would look so I've been playing about with a mitre joint. Works but the prep and care needed with a free tool is quite hard/time consuming. A top trim, 8-10mm would be much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Can you take a load to a local woodworking shop and ask them to run them through a table saw ? Perfect mitres and should only charge a few quid for beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Can you take a load to a local woodworking shop and ask them to run them through a table saw ? Perfect mitres and should only charge a few quid for beers. No idea. I'll make life easier and stick to tile trims and pack out with scrap vinyl tiles. Shouldn't take too long to rip the tiles evenly lengthways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Bond them to longer lengths of plywood Straight, and even depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 This will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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