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Crimping of flexible cord conductors

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Like most of us, I often crimp flne strand conductors, especially for screw terminals but do not do this for domestic lamp holders and roses etc.

I thought that I would check Section 526 (Electrical Connections) of the Regs but did't find a clear statement of requirements for crimped ends. 

I was particularly unsure of what 526.9.1 was specifying for fine wire conductors "conductor ends shall be suitably treated".


Any guidance or comment would be appreciated.


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    I too use ferrules where their use is sensible, in connector blocks for example.


    Cage terminals don't warrant them.


    One major use for me at least is dressing neutrals in RCBO boards. Shorten the existing tail to match the required position on the neutral bar, and re-ferrule.


    Same with the flying FE lead if present.


    In plugs I use the uncoded ferrules (with a slightly flared metal end, but no plastic 'funnel') because of space restrictions.
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    I too use ferrules where their use is sensible, in connector blocks for example.


    Cage terminals don't warrant them.


    One major use for me at least is dressing neutrals in RCBO boards. Shorten the existing tail to match the required position on the neutral bar, and re-ferrule.


    Same with the flying FE lead if present.


    In plugs I use the uncoded ferrules (with a slightly flared metal end, but no plastic 'funnel') because of space restrictions.
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