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Wall Cavity Wiring.

Zoomup over 5 years ago

Good morning on this bright and sunny start,

Q. Which regulation(s) specifically prohibit(s) the installation of cables in brick and block cavity walls within the cavity?

in a, Older premises?

b, Newer premises?

If regulations exist, what reasons are provided for the prohibition? Or are we just concerned about chemical damage of cable insulation if the cables are in contact with some types thermal insulation?

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0 Sparkingchip over 5 years ago

That thought led me to do an internet search for carbide caving lamps, apparently they are banned in many caves, I guess the biggest issue with them was people writing their names and drawing pictures on the walls in soot like prehistoric cave men.

You just can’t do that with electric lamps.

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0 Sparkingchip over 5 years ago

That thought led me to do an internet search for carbide caving lamps, apparently they are banned in many caves, I guess the biggest issue with them was people writing their names and drawing pictures on the walls in soot like prehistoric cave men.

You just can’t do that with electric lamps.

Andy
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