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Alarm cable protection

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  • 28-06-2017 5:58pm
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    Effects
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    I've just had a new alarm wired in a new build. The cables seem to be just sand and cemented into place when the plasters are prepping for the final plaster coat, no conduit to protect them. Is this normal practice? Do I need to worry about damage to the cables from the sand and cement layer?


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    KoolKid
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    Not perfect. Should have been a some more planning for a new build.


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    Effects
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    Guy was in a bit of rush it looks like. I can still take them back out and redo in conduit.
    I made the mistake or redoing the socket positions as I wasn't happy with them. Different heights and gaps between. He was happy to just stick them where the builder had chased them.


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    altor
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    Effects wrote: »
    I've just had a new alarm wired in a new build. The cables seem to be just sand and cemented into place when the plasters are prepping for the final plaster coat, no conduit to protect them. Is this normal practice? Do I need to worry about damage to the cables from the sand and cement layer?

    Its not the best way to do it but should have no effect on the cables.
    Have come across it loads of times on solid walls.

    www.altor.ie



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    Stoner
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    Effects wrote:
    I've just had a new alarm wired in a new build. The cables seem to be just sand and cemented into place when the plasters are prepping for the final plaster coat, no conduit to protect them. Is this normal practice? Do I need to worry about damage to the cables from the sand and cement layer?

    It's very much normal practice for extra low voltage cables. The plastic conduit used provides little mechanical protection anyway.

    Sand and cement can in some cases create a chemical reaction with some cable types alright but if it's loads of hassle it might not be worth the trouble addressing it.

    The solution is as much work as a potential fix.


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