Micc Tips

[Steve3948]

Always call them that, but the modern term is Final so it seems.

 

[steptoe]

if its red&black cable then its a ring main,

brown&blue cable is used in ring finals,

simples, 

 

[Pete10001]

I know it's a long time since this thread was posted, but I've nothing to do now as I'm a retired sparks, who still likes to keep abreast of comings and goings with regards to all things electrical, BTW I have just taken my 17th Edition course and exam and passed, hows that for sadness.

The Olive you are talking about was used as part of the gland to increase the connectivity with earth, as we all know the copper sheath was used as the cpc. I personally used loads of micc during my time, we were even issued with an instruction manual from BICC called the "Electricians Mate" don't know if it's still available, still got all my MI kit somewhere, strippers, pot wrenches, straightner, cable sizer etc.

Pete     

 

[M107]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electricians-Mate-Second-Edition-Bicc-M-I-Cables-/290989253579

or

http://biblio.co.uk/books/326141022.html

 

[Evans Electric]

Blimey  107  that pic of  BICCs "The Electrician's Mate"   brought back some memories .    I remember that cover.  

Hi Pete 10001    how long have you been retired ,  how are you finding it ?    

 

[kerching]

Got my book somewhere....must have a root for it

still got the tools AND the Mole Grip crimper

and an F series Maunde  seal crimper

and some AlCuMICC ends

and a pack of the deleted heat shrink ends

 

[Evans Electric]

I 've had a binful of MI terms for at least 15 years  ......I've used one  2L1.5  on a repair in that time .   :C