I have posted a piece here which is also on the TT topic, but is more general and I think a new thread would be better. Your voice is heard. See below.
I must have been unlucky to come across many dodgy crimps in domestic installs then - most usually "automotive " type crimps on solid core cables, usually applied with "plier" type crimping tool that come loose on a simple tug. If those doing that kind of thing can't be bothered to use the right type of crimp or buy a £25 ratchet crimper, what chance of persuading them to buy something that'll properly deal with 25mm²? Let alone insulating it properly (adhesive lined heat shrink?)
I must have been unlucky to come across many dodgy crimps in domestic installs then - most usually "automotive " type crimps on solid core cables, usually applied with "plier" type crimping tool that come loose on a simple tug. If those doing that kind of thing can't be bothered to use the right type of crimp or buy a £25 ratchet crimper, what chance of persuading them to buy something that'll properly deal with 25mm²? Let alone insulating it properly (adhesive lined heat shrink?)
