Channelling in electrical cables
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Channelling in electrical cables
Anybody any idea of the cost of getting somebody in to channel in about 30 metres of cabling into the walls of our finca? The construction is mostly rendered brick and doesn't seem to hard to cut into. The other option is DIY- can you buy a special tool for the job? Thanks in advance
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The other alternative is to use an angle grinder with a suitable disc to chase in the electrics if you already have one.
Don't forget to chase in vertically rather than at angles or horizontally - it flaming hurts if you accidentally hit a live wire whilst drilling at a later date.
As Grouser says, conduit is a must to protect the wiring. You could also consider laying cabling across the floor if you intend putting in new flooring such as a concrete.
Also, discuss plug and switch locations with the other half because a) you can never have enough plug points and b) they need to sited logically.
As an example you may have a hallway which you enter at one end where you need to locate a switch but what happens at the other end? You'll need to consider whether another switch should be used to turn lights off.
Also, think about locating an external socket for use outside. Probably at least IP54 or greater as they're extremely useful.
Don't forget to chase in vertically rather than at angles or horizontally - it flaming hurts if you accidentally hit a live wire whilst drilling at a later date.
As Grouser says, conduit is a must to protect the wiring. You could also consider laying cabling across the floor if you intend putting in new flooring such as a concrete.
Also, discuss plug and switch locations with the other half because a) you can never have enough plug points and b) they need to sited logically.
As an example you may have a hallway which you enter at one end where you need to locate a switch but what happens at the other end? You'll need to consider whether another switch should be used to turn lights off.
Also, think about locating an external socket for use outside. Probably at least IP54 or greater as they're extremely useful.
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