PIR EICR Lateral thinking question

[NozSpark]

Guys,

Last week I carried out a domestic PIR and one fault that I found was a L-sheath IR fault on some 4 core FP100 FP200.

Now as they are using a core as a CPC along with the sheath, I was thinking that I might change the configuration of the cable so that it had a CPC-sheath fault instead (all terminations marked up correctly).

What do you think of this as a "fix"? Because otherwise I'll have to replace the offending cable.

 

[Electroglow]

Don't see a problem as long as they are marked up correctly!

 

[Andy™]

cant see a major problem short term, but long term i would want to replace it. the damage may not be limited to just that and may give more problems in the future

 

[Evans Electric]

Sounds like a good 'un to me .

 

[kerching]

Is it the really old original FP200?

It used to have to be fitted with ferules at each termination to avoid such/similar faults. Have you had a good look at the sheath where the core 'exit' the cut end??.......just a thought................... :coat

 

[NozSpark]

I did think that they might have caught a core while stripping and that is causing the short, but in all honesty the cable ends are quite difficult to get at,,,, I marked it down as a C2 and requiring further investigation as it wasn't RCD protected either.

 

[Hardy Sparky (Mvc)]

If in doubt , change the cable then no worrys .

 

[steptoe]

I think Id change the configuration,

nothing wrong with that, mark it up and jobs sorted.

 

[Electroglow]

Changing cable = major works and money.

 

[benji]

whats L-sheath

 

[Technician]

Line fault to the sheath, Benji. Just goes to show

what may ensue when defects described above are

not picked up on inspection and test. A minor nick

in a cable may eventually lead to a major repair.

 

[benji]

Right with you all now but from what i can rember fp100 are fire rated singles?the early fp200 had problems due to soft silicone insulation being nicked with ali.foil when the nylon ferules were not fitted

 

[NozSpark]

Sorry Benji,,,, it's 4 core fp200:coat