How to cut the channel cable quickly. Additional electric wiring in the cable channel

How to cut the channel cable: mounting box

Electrotechnical box. the optimal solution for organizing wiring in baths. Lay a power grid in a building from a beam or logs in a hidden way is too expensive and difficult. However, the strict PUE regulations are prohibited by the open installation of a power cable in rooms with a vaporization characteristic of them and with high moisture. It’s easier, cheaper and more convenient to install boxes that combine the advantages of open and closed.type wiring. Any home master will cope with the installation of data of protective devices without any problems. No difficulties will arise if the future performer learns how to fix the cable channel and how to properly lay a wire in it.

Electrotechnical boxes are the simplest design made of galvanized steel alloy, aluminum or durable, not supporting the burning of plastic. Their main element is a two-meter profile with a P-shaped cross-section, which is to be attached to the wall. The power cable and low.current wires are laid in it, then covered with a lid. Here, in fact, is all things.

But the simplest process at first glance has several important nuances. They should be found out to an independent master so that the result does not require improvements or global alterations.

The family of electrical boxes used in the organization of electrical wiring according to the open scheme includes:

• wall cable channels with a one.sided or double.sided lock;
• floor skirting boards with sections for wires, mainly low.current;
• ceiling analogue of the predecessor;
• floor systems with mechanical impact protection;
• trays and gofor pages used mainly for the installation of wiring in utility rooms and on the outside of the walls.

T.to. Operation conditions are obliged to put practicality to the chapter of the choice, it makes no sense to consider floor options even for arranging rest rooms in baths. For aesthetic considerations, we will leave thoughts of wiring in a corrugated tube and in trays for external work.

Consider the most common variety of cable laying in a wall canal of plastic. These are the cheapest and easy to process the boxes that do not require skills and special knowledge from the performer of workshops.

What cable canal needs the owner of the bathhouse?

For organizing open.type electrical wiring, an extensive range of different forms, dimensions and color of products are now being released now. Democratic white plastic boxes from 2x m long with variations in a couple of tens of tens of tens prevail on sale.

Those who wish to choose products exactly in tone with wooden walls have a chance to buy channels of the required color. There are complex systems in stores with a full set of accessories to form a network of any degree of complexity. There are mini-channels without additional devices that facilitate the installation.

Cutting the cable of the channels according to the sizes required by the buyer in stores do not perform. It will be necessary to prepare segments for the installation of the highway yourself. Stack up will need to be a hacksaw for metal, preferably a corner grinder. It will take a knock for cutting blanks at an angle.

• If the task is to install an additional switch or outlet, it is enough to purchase a overhead variety of this electrical installation product and buy one mini-channel for it;
• If the electrification of the bath is made from scratch, it makes sense to buy partially or in full a complex of channels with accessories: corner and T-shaped divorce elements, plugs, devices for the installation of sockets, distribution boxes, switches, etc.;
• If it is planned to arrange a simple chain with a cable laying in inexpensive plastic boxes with your own hand, you need to pre.draw up a diagram, calculate the meter of the channels and stock up on accessories of the same brand.

Buyers of the integrated system, together with a pleasant acquisition, will receive detailed instructions on the installation of the main and additional elements for the collection of them in a single highway.

Pets who made the decision to use a mini-box to organize electrical wiring will not offer instructions. The article on how the canal cable is made and what rules are required to follow them.

Features of installation

When installing the cable, the channels are located horizontally or vertically. Inclined areas are allowed only on stairs or attic floors. In the places of branches are placed decaying boxes in which all connections occur.

Fixing methods

There are two ways to install the channels cable: on dowels/screws and on glue/sticky bilateral tape. The first way is universal. Suitable for all types of bases. Only the types of dowels must be selected (there is your fasteners under drywall and foam blocks). When choosing fasteners, look for dowels or screws with large diameters hats. so that they do not tear plastic. If these are not found, you can use the washers.

The amount of fasteners per tray of 2 meter length (standard length) depends on how flat wall. If it is perfectly leveled, 3 mounts are enough. at the beginning, at the end and in the middle. If the wall is a curve, a larger amount of fasteners is needed. so that the tray tightly fit against the wall and “does not puff”. With a large number of cables or very crooked walls, installation may be needed every 20 cm.

So that when installing cablecapons on self.tapping screws or dowels, they do not burst, first holes are drilled in them with a diameter of a little less than the diameter of fasteners. Then the tray is applied to the wall, the places of the holes with a marker/pencil/felt.tip pen is noted. Remove the cable channel, drill holes, install plastic plugs. Then apply a tray, fix it with a dowel-clavings).

When tightening fasteners, be careful. try not to damage the plastic

In some cases, I don’t want to drill the surface. Then you can use glue or adhesive tape. Glue should be taken with fast initial fixation. The tray does not weigh very much, but with insufficient fixation power, it will “crawl” down. To prevent this from happening, you can install spacers in the opposite wall (if distances allow) or fix the box with pieces of adhesive tape.

Paul adhesive tape requires a smooth, displeased base. It is better to take it on a foamed basis. In this case, the requirements for the “smoothness” of the wall are reduced. Due to the foamed base of the hole/protrusions of small size are smoothed out.

How and how to cut

If you need to cut off a piece of the channel cable of a certain length, first put on the lid, the edges are aligned. Then a felt.tip pen on the tray and on the lid is marked. After that, you can cut the channel cable separately: a tray and a lid. In this case, their length will be the same.

To achieve accurate coincidence in the places of cuts, you can use carpentry knock. Better yet. find a special plastic saw. In this case, the cut will be neat and, after low processing of the edge with sandpaper, everything will coincide everything perfectly.

Cut cable trays is better for metal saw with a small tooth. The edge is even. If necessary, it can be sanded with sandpaper with fine grain. You can also use scissors for metal, but then there is a high probability that the edges will slow down and/or lose their ideal geometry.

How to saw plastic boxes quickly and neatly

Those who are engaged professionally by an electrician have repeatedly faced the problem of cutting angles on plastic boxes, in the absence of accessories (in 99% of cases it will not be).

Of the adequate methods (safe and relatively neat), I can distinguish 3:

Summer is ahead, which means summer houses and wiring in boxes. To increase the speed and quality of the cut, I chose from these 3 options.

Poor accuracy, cut quality, since the distance where the hacksaw is inserted more than 3-4 times than the thickness of the canvas, the canvas itself walks, which as a result gives 87 or 94 degrees and then it is hard to fit carefully. It is also difficult to hold the box itself when cutting, especially if it is 5-10 cm in length.

Suitable only for thick and hard boxes, thin ones will simply fly off at the site of the cut, there are no disks for it (at least I did not find).

Limitations in size for the box, up to 150mm, but more and no more, mainly up to 100 mm

Especially for those who can even shred the box with manicure scissors:

I repent of an option that is fast, convenient and reliable, the price of the device does not play a role. I believe that it is easier for you with nippers or corner grinding, but these options-collars.

The first option I used all the previous years, I am just tired of it, with my inconvenience and a curvature. The second option is not suitable for small and thin.walled boxes. Stopped at the 3rd.

There are different manufacturers of such saws, but the price tag is about all the same, in the region of 2-3 thousand, if you work at the installation, and you just do wiring in the country/apartment, the cost of the saw will be repaid at least in the cost of your time.

Specifically took his saw for 1800 in a yellow store from St. Petersburg.

It is delivered in a disassembled form in a cardboard box, in this case the manufacturer KWB, but I repeat: almost all of them, any manufacturers, are the same in design and in appearance. Surprisingly, everything is very neatly laid and mothballed from rust.

Assembled. The stops for fixing the workpiece are very flimsy, and not very comfortable (left). Everything is going quickly, literally 6 bolts, surprisingly, the hexagon for assembly was included. The instruction is also present.

The essence of the main saw is that the canvas does not have a free move, and the footing of the canvas holds tightly on a scale with degrees, preventing him from straying. Smooth Wrink allows you to cut very thin and flimsy boxes (who cut them, understands what I mean), saw does not get stuck. Under the canvas, after the cut, to the 0th point, a place remains, and not like a simple chub, allowing you not to crash into the body of the stir. On the basis there is a ruler up to 20 cm. For the test I took the smallest and flimsy box 16×16 and cut different angles from 45 to 90 on it

Cut quality and washed down immediately. The burrs of course remain, but to cut their second business, the main thing is that the degree is true and the length is appropriate. And most importantly, it goes to this cut literally a second!

Use cool solutions to simplify your labor, thanks for your attention!

Features of installation

When installing the cable, the channels are located horizontally or vertically. Inclined areas are allowed only on stairs or attic floors. In the places of branches are placed decaying boxes in which all connections occur.

Fixing methods

There are two ways to install the channels cable: on dowels/screws and on glue/sticky bilateral tape. The first way is universal. Suitable for all types of bases. Only the types of dowels must be selected (there is your fasteners under drywall and foam blocks). When choosing fasteners, look for dowels or screws with large diameters hats. so that they do not tear plastic. If these are not found, you can use the washers.

The amount of fasteners per tray of 2 meter length (standard length) depends on how flat wall. If it is perfectly leveled, 3 mounts are enough. at the beginning, at the end and in the middle. If the wall is a curve, a larger amount of fasteners is needed. so that the tray tightly fit against the wall and “does not puff”. With a large number of cables or very crooked walls, installation may be needed every 20 cm.

So that when installing cablecapons on self.tapping screws or dowels, they do not burst, first holes are drilled in them with a diameter of a little less than the diameter of fasteners. Then the tray is applied to the wall, the places of the holes with a marker/pencil/felt.tip pen is noted. Remove the cable channel, drill holes, install plastic plugs. Then apply a tray, fix it with a dowel-clavings).

When tightening fasteners, be careful. try not to damage the plastic

In some cases, I don’t want to drill the surface. Then you can use glue or adhesive tape. Glue should be taken with fast initial fixation. The tray does not weigh very much, but with insufficient fixation power, it will “crawl” down. To prevent this from happening, you can install spacers in the opposite wall (if distances allow) or fix the box with pieces of adhesive tape.

Paul adhesive tape requires a smooth, displeased base. It is better to take it on a foamed basis. In this case, the requirements for the “smoothness” of the wall are reduced. Due to the foamed base of the hole/protrusions of small size are smoothed out.

How and how to cut

If you need to cut off a piece of the channel cable of a certain length, first put on the lid, the edges are aligned. Then a felt.tip pen on the tray and on the lid is marked. After that, you can cut the channel cable separately: a tray and a lid. In this case, their length will be the same.

To achieve accurate coincidence in the places of cuts, you can use carpentry knock. Better yet. find a special plastic saw. In this case, the cut will be neat and, after low processing of the edge with sandpaper, everything will coincide everything perfectly.

Cut cable trays is better for metal saw with a small tooth. The edge is even. If necessary, it can be sanded with sandpaper with fine grain. You can also use scissors for metal, but then there is a high probability that the edges will slow down and/or lose their ideal geometry.

Installation of electrical wiring in the cable channels

Installation of electrical wiring in the cable channels is convenient if you use boxes with internal longitudinal partitions. so the device of the channel cable will not give the cable laid in it until the cover is closed.

Cable laying sequence:

Channel channels after completing installation or close them with sheets of drywall: you should always have free access to wiring inside the box.

Scabble for metal. Cut along the guiding bar, Koores will prove to set the cut angle at the expense of the grooves that I withstand the direction of the saw. Then smear the joints, it is better to be liquid nails, they do not jelly or white silicone. Ideally, the manufacturer of the channel cable sells an angle that is mounted on the joint (special cover), which is the uneven of the cut, the adjoining should close. I met RM, Marshall and others.

The dimensions of those very cable channels can be different, this must be taken into account when choosing a tool.

Some cable channels can be cut off with a knife if we are talking about direct crushes.

You can cut the cable channels with a special saw with a very small but sharp tooth, it was even better drank a knock,

There is a special manual professional tool on sale, scissors for cutting various plastic boxes

Can be cut off with a hacksaw for metal, though you need experience, cut may not turn out even.

The same hacksaw can be used paired with a stupid and even for direct cut.

In principle, the cable channels are also cut by various electrolyminescent, for example, the same electric lobzik with a metal file will cope with the task.

In principle, a corner grinder with a metal disk can be cut off the cable channel, only an angular grinder is needed with a speed regulator,

Those who are engaged professionally by an electrician have repeatedly faced the problem of cutting angles on plastic boxes, in the absence of accessories (in 99% of cases it will not be).

Of the adequate methods (safe and relatively neat), I can distinguish 3:

Summer is ahead, which means summer houses and wiring in boxes. To increase the speed and quality of the cut, I chose from these 3 options.

Poor accuracy, cut quality, since the distance where the hacksaw is inserted more than 3-4 times than the thickness of the canvas, the canvas itself walks, which as a result gives 87 or 94 degrees and then it is hard to fit carefully. It is also difficult to hold the box itself when cutting, especially if it is 5-10 cm in length.

Suitable only for thick and hard boxes, thin ones will simply fly off at the site of the cut, there are no disks for it (at least I did not find).

Limitations in size for the box, up to 150mm, but more and no more, mainly up to 100 mm

Especially for those who can even shred the box with manicure scissors:

I repent of an option that is fast, convenient and reliable, the price of the device does not play a role. I believe that it is easier for you with nippers or corner grinding, but these options-collars.

The first option I used all the previous years, I am just tired of it, with my inconvenience and a curvature. The second option is not suitable for small and thin.walled boxes. Stopped at the 3rd.

There are different manufacturers of such saws, but the price tag is about all the same, in the region of 2-3 thousand, if you work at the installation, and you just do wiring in the country/apartment, the cost of the saw will be repaid at least in the cost of your time.

Specifically took his saw for 1800 in a yellow store from St. Petersburg.

It is delivered in a disassembled form in a cardboard box, in this case the manufacturer KWB, but I repeat: almost all of them, any manufacturers, are the same in design and in appearance. Surprisingly, everything is very neatly laid and mothballed from rust.

Assembled. The stops for fixing the workpiece are very flimsy, and not very comfortable (left). Everything is going quickly, literally 6 bolts, surprisingly, the hexagon for assembly was included. The instruction is also present.

The essence of the main saw is that the canvas does not have a free move, and the footing of the canvas holds tightly on a scale with degrees, preventing him from straying. Smooth Wrink allows you to cut very thin and flimsy boxes (who cut them, understands what I mean), saw does not get stuck. Under the canvas, after the cut, to the 0th point, a place remains, and not like a simple chub, allowing you not to crash into the body of the stir. On the basis there is a ruler up to 20 cm. For the test I took the smallest and flimsy box 16×16 and cut different angles from 45 to 90 on it

Cut quality and washed down immediately. The burrs of course remain, but to cut their second business, the main thing is that the degree is true and the length is appropriate. And most importantly, it goes to this cut literally a second!

Use cool solutions to simplify your labor, thanks for your attention!

Installation nuances

The creation of convenient and high.quality wiring in an apartment or private house provides a reliable and safe connection of all electrical appliances. Before you decide how to fix the cable channel to the wall, and which screws are better to plant the box, it is worth planning.

Important! You can plan a wire laying route in any direction and with different numbers, but you need to monitor the lack of places where the wires may be damaged.

• Place the switches from the side of the door handle at a height of 90–160 cm from the floor;
• From the ceiling you need a minimum indentation of 15 cm, and from the window. 10 cm;
• Horizontal wiring lines should be placed at a distance of at least 30 cm from the floor.

Beginning masters of installing cable channels for electrical wiring of any kind should stock up 10-15% more than in calculations on drawings.

Tip: No need to cut the entire box at once: during the consolidation process, shifts can occur in a larger or smaller side and details of the other length will be required.

Options for fasteners to the wall

There are several ways to attach cable channels to the ceiling or wall:

• Glue the structure with superglue or a special solution. Not the most reliable option, since under the influence of moisture or other harmful factors the integrity of the adhesive base can be violated, and the cable channel is peeled off. And there is also no way to dismantle without harm to repair.
• Screw to the surface with galvanized screws. Suitable for wooden or drywall surfaces.
• For a concrete or brick wall, a dowel-gvo is used.
• Combine the method of gluing and screwing screws.

In specialized stores, you can find a separate type of cable channels in which one sticky side is provided. No additional devices are required for their installation, only the material itself.

Important! Cut the boxes with lids clung on them. And when building several segments in one track, monitor the coincidence of joints.

How to fix the boxes on glue

If you decide to fix the cable channels without the possibility of subsequent dismantling, then you can use glue. In this case, the algorithm of the work will be as follows:

• glue is applied with a zigzag between the faces of the box with a pitch of 1.5 cm;
• The processed base is pressed against the wall, but not fixed, but taken to the side;
• когда остаток клеевой основы на стене подсохнет и превратиться в загустевшую массу, устанавливают кабель-канал на это же место;
• hold, pressing the box with an effort to the wall, waiting for the glue to dry.

Tip: To increase the reliability of the installation of cable channels, along the length of the track with a step of 50-60 cm, put the nails along the central axis.

The cable laying is carried out only after the glue is completely solidified and reliable fixation of the structure to the wall.

Features of fasteners for self.tapping screws

For installation of cable channels for self-tapping screws, you must first make holes in the profile. They are placed in one line with a step of 50 cm. It is better to use a zigzag scheme.

Tip: if when applying the box to the wall, gaps appear, make holes for screws with a step of 30–40 cm to improve the strength of the structure.

To work with dowels, you will need to prepare holes in the wall. To do this, it is advisable to use a 6 mm.y drill so that the diameter is suitable for nails of size 6 by 40 mm. The distance between the holes should be no more than 50 cm. If the wall is not even, it is better to reduce the step to 30 cm.

Which method of cleaning wires is preferable

The choice of cleaning method depends on 2 factors:

An amateur is suitable for a method involving the use of an improvised tool. a knife or soldering iron.

It is better for a professional electrician to purchase a special device. a stripper, ticks or a knife with a heel. This will make work quickly and efficiently, will raise the prestige of the company or IP in the eyes of customers.

If the cleaning operation is part of the assembly process put on the stream, you need a machine.

Insulation removal tools

Insulation is removed by various tools. Among them there are universal and specialized.

In the latter case, it is better to use an option with a wide blade as a more rigid.

The outer layer of double insulation is cut in a circle and pulled by a sharp movement. You can’t do this with a single shell. there is a great probability of damage to the core. Insulation is cut in layers, moving the blade along the conductor. Exposing the metal on one side, the shell is bent and cut off.

Professionals use an electrician knife.

• The edge is sharpened from 2 sides at an acute angle and has internal roundings;
• The blade is short and curved;
• at the end it is equipped with a limiter (“heel”), which sets the depth of cut.

Another professional tool is used to expose large diameter cores. a complex knife with a capture. He is able to process areas of unlimited length.

Insulation removal tools

Insulation is removed by various tools. Among them there are universal and specialized.

In the latter case, it is better to use an option with a wide blade as a more rigid.

The outer layer of double insulation is cut in a circle and pulled by a sharp movement. You can’t do this with a single shell. there is a great probability of damage to the core. Insulation is cut in layers, moving the blade along the conductor. Exposing the metal on one side, the shell is bent and cut off.

Professionals use an electrician knife.

• The edge is sharpened from 2 sides at an acute angle and has internal roundings;
• The blade is short and curved;
• at the end it is equipped with a limiter (“heel”), which sets the depth of cut.

Another professional tool is used to expose large diameter cores. a complex knife with a capture. He is able to process areas of unlimited length.

Cable channel. Types and application. Methods of installation

Cable channel is a special box used to create a wiring protection of various types. The box is made in the form of a profile made of aluminum or plastic. If you are going to conduct an open.type wiring, then it is best to hide it in plastic boxes.

Wiring should not spoil the appearance, stand out. All installation work is done during repair or construction. There are many varieties of cable channels that make it possible to install wires in any places with different conditions.

The mini-channels and boxes produced make it possible to install wiring systems of various configurations. Different sizes, color solutions create high aesthetics for any kind of premises. There are all accessories on sale for a systematic approach to creating wiring of electrical connections.

Cables of cable channels

Types and properties

There are different forms of cable channels on the sale of building materials:

Products are steel, plastic, aluminum:

• The most popular plastic box became. having the best properties. These species are also widespread in street installationsfloor cable channel is used in the premises. Their special design makes it possible to mount wiring in difficult places. The shape of the oval prevents the wires from damage, has a pleasant appearance in the private sector and apartments use skirting options. the advantage of which was a figure form suitable for any interiors The parapet type of wired channels has established itself in offices to protect cables from various equipment, has geometric forms.
• Aluminum are famous for fire properties. They are used in industrial production, as they have moisture resistance, strength.
• Steel products are painted in different colors. A galvanized cable channel is covered with a special layer that does not allow corrosion. The service life of steel channels is more than other types. The base of the channel is made in an oenic form, which makes installation quite simple.

According to the color scheme, the plastic cable is released:

• White.
• Light.
• Under the tree.
• Color. The most popular cable channels from PVC under wood and white are. often they are used for offices.

In order to qualitatively carry out the installation of electrical wiring, it is necessary to have a certain assortment of auxiliary accessories, which is today in sufficient quantities:

• Plugs.
• Corps for joints.
• L-shaped corners.
• T-shaped corners.
• Internal corners.
• External corners. Many companies and companies are engaged in the implementation of the wiring boxes today.

The main advantages of cable channels are in a double castle. It provides structural strength, elasticity, flexibility. Plastic material allows the installation of power cables up to 1000 volts is self.adjacent.

The mini-channels are made in the form of a special shape with rounded corners and a special mounting cover that creates the type of integrity of the structure, closes the type of seams. This provides an aesthetic look for offices. The channel cover completely closes the base, after installation, cleaning is not required. High.quality wire boxes have a certificate designed for street and internal installation, protected from moisture and dust.

When choosing channels, the main criterion is the size of the cross.section of the wire. A small model of 10×15 mm is suitable for the Internet cable, it easily fits into the interior of the apartment, has the following advantages:

• Manufacturing material environmentally friendly.
• Aesthetic form.
• Hurry view. In the sales market there are standardized devices for fastening channels that have different parameters. The installation of boxes is carried out in two ways.

The first method is to install on the latches. They provide quick installation of the cable channel. The second method is mounted on the box for self.tapping screws. For lengthening channels, couplings are used. They are sold two meters for two meters.

Preparation for installation

Before fastening the box, you need to plan the marking of the path of the cable passage, taking into account all the features, turns, and the slopes of the lines. With competent markup, you can choose the right size and type of channel for the cable, purchase the necessary accessories for installation.

Fasteners for installation are selected according to the material of the mounting surface. Most often, the cable is laid on such surfaces:

• Walls made of wood, pieces.
• Plasterboard surfaces.
• Brick partitions.
• Concrete walls and ceilings.
• Metal walls. For wood surfaces, self.tapping screws became a more suitable option. Dowel-grooves with a diameter size of 6 to 8 mm are suitable for concrete. The same mounts as for concrete are suitable for brick walls.

To fix the wire channel to drywall, ordinary wood screws are used. If the cables are heavy, then it is better to use the dowels of “butterflies”, or “lean”.

To attach the box on metal materials, you need to determine the thickness of the wall. Self.tapping screws on metal can be attached to the wall of the metal up to 2 mm thick. Often use such screws called “bugs”.

Installation methods

often the cable channel for the wire is fixed on the wall with self-tapping screws. There are other ways: for double.sided tape, liquid nails.

The length of the workpiece of the box is measured by a tape measure, or applied to the wall, noted with a pencil. For a high.quality joint, the channel is cut carefully with a knife, scissors, or a hacksaw. The material of the boxes does not fade, does not turn yellow, resistant to aging. Plastic is used with the property of self.substitution. This prevents the occurrence of a fire.

The cable channel is made immediately with holes. During installation, you do not need to drill them, this saves time. On these holes, you can align the channel in level. The profile is attached to the wall in a classic way, or with a special tool with dowels. When performing the junction, connecting accessories close the junction, glued to the connected place.

Stages of installation

Installation of wire tracks consists of a set of measures. They require a responsible approach. In addition to installation, a number of preparatory tasks should be performed. Next, we will dwell on each of the stages in detail.

Electric wiring scheme

First, an electrical wiring scheme is made in the room. It can be made with your own hands, having the concept of electricity. Otherwise, you will need to use the help of specialists.

The drawing of the cable channel

The next step will be the drawing of the laying of cable trays, taking into account the location of all distribution boxes, switches and sockets. To do this, it is better to use the program with the possibility of output of a three.dimensional image.

Buying an electrical box with accessories

Next, you need to calculate the required number of accessories. They are necessary for aesthetic type of butt joints. To exclude further problems with installation, you should purchase accessories and cable routes of one brand.

Marking the cable channel route

According to the previously prepared drawing, marking the laying of electrical trays to the walls is transferred. To withstand the horizontal and vertical, use the plumb line and level. In the presence of a laser level, it is enough to use it.

Preparation of the cable channel for installation

At the indicated stage, you will need to prepare the corresponding lengths of cable channels. It is recommended to cut it as the boxes are installed. It must also be borne in mind that mini cable routes are not equipped with longitudinal connecting accessories. To obtain a beautiful connection, you need:

• Use two boxes, mount one of them in whole.
• The second cut to the required length along with the protective lid.
• First, the cut cover is installed on a solid box, and then the intact cover is snap.

Fixation of the cable channel on the marked highway

Fastening to the wall of an electrical tray can be performed with liquid nails, wood or metal screws, dowel-clavings. It is recommended to screw the fasteners in a checkerboard pattern. When using liquid nails, glue should be applied to the back of the box in the form of a zigzag.

Laying and fixing cables in the channel

When laying wires in a cable channel, you will need to adhere to the following rules:

• Power wiring should be placed without twisting.
• Lay telephone, computer and television cable lines separately from power electric wiring.
• Fixation of the wires laid in the box is performed by spacers and clamps.

Installation of electrical elements

It remains to connect the switches and sockets, fixing the devices in prepared places.

Closing the cover

Snap the protective casing along the entire length of the mounted cable highway.

Preparation for installation

The following tools are needed for the installation of the cable channel:

The fastening of the channels depends on the surface. Self-tapping screws are used for wood, for the stone or concrete surface, the channels are attached to the dowel-gvo gvo. Liquid nails attach a cable channel to smooth tiles or metal.

Before starting the installation of the cable channel, it is necessary to perform calculations.

• First, decide on the material and type of channels. Create a plan of your premises where the necessary types of channels for all rooms will be indicated. In terms, display the path of each cable, the location of additional accessories in the form of connectors or bends. All this should be recorded in the meter. In the plan, consider sockets and switches. Also, when drawing up the plan, take into account that the main channel should be thicker than adjacent channels.
• The cable channel can be placed at any level of the wall. The location of the channel depends on the interior of the room. If you plan to fix the channels for glue, make sure of the even walls of the walls. Adhesive mount can only be used for small models of channels containing no more than 3 wires.
• Before starting the installation of cable channels, prepare the fasteners suitable for your surface. For a concrete wall, use dowels, for a wooden wall. ordinary metal screws. For hyposcarton, dowels-butterfly are most often used.

• After the preparation of fasteners and the necessary tools, the last preparatory step will be the marking of the wall. Sprinkle the even lines of the future channel with a pencil. In order to get even lines, use the level.
• Another important preparatory step is to determine the location of the base, as well as the concept of which wires will be included in the box of the cable channel. Cables should be freely located inside the channel. A large number of wires can cause their overheating.
• In the case of uneven walls, a curvature of the base and the complexity of snap covering the cover is possible. When installing the system after finishing work, do not stain the channels.
• If you do not have the opportunity to purchase fasteners, you can purchase special channels with sticky tape in the store, which is attached on the basis. These fasteners are considered temporary, since they are not able to fulfill their function for a long time. Cut such channels with a snapped lid.

Cables for cable processing

Now about the design of the tool handles. Ordinary nippers for cutting wire can go without insulation, since work is not required under voltage. And the electrician tool must have protective handles from non.conductive material so that the current does not beat hand. Also among such handles there are also those on which there is a limiter on the place where we will hold on to the hand, which prevents the hand from jumping to the wire. Tools with this type of handle are undoubtedly very convenient, because they provide reliable protection for the performer of work, protecting from all kinds of surprises.

over, when checking the instrument at the enterprise by a fireman or commission, no problems or claims should arise. With regard to safety precautions (regardless of whether we work at home or tool used at the workplace), we can say the following. Nippers without insulation, with a destroyed handle, where the metal is visible, is unacceptable. As an option, you can wrap the handles with several layers of island, but then there will be no limiters on them and aesthetics will be lost, although it will be no less convenient to work with island than with bites with ordinary handles.

Some tools have a spring that automatically pushes the handles into place. But usually such a device has small nippers designed for delicate work. Since the spring is not everywhere, we will consider how to keep the tool in work, biting cable. We grasp one of the handles below from the inside with a little finger and middle finger, and hold the bigger with the big. We will have a working half with us, which is taken by the index (outside) and the middle finger (inside). In this case, the middle finger will play the role of the same spring, pushing the handle.

Types of cables. manual and hydraulic drive

And what are cables for cable? This tool is also known as cable cutter. Thanks to its device, it is possible to cut the most popular types of cable: copper, with a section of 3×400 mm and below, or aluminum, having a section of 200 mm and thinner. If we talk about what ways they are driven, there are such options. You can mention the mechanical cable sector, where the work is more often done with your hands. They have a manual drive in which there is a ratchet mechanism of the cutting sector element, which allows you to cut the cables of a sufficiently large diameter with a slight effort.

An equally popular variety is the hydraulic cable (manual and machine type): in them, efforts are transmitted to the part subject to cutting using a hydraulic drive. Among this type, electrohydraulic ones can be distinguished, in which there may be a drive for control both hands and legs. These cutters on hydraulics connected to the electric network were specially created in order to work quickly and conveniently. over, they can work not only from electricity, but also from batteries of the battery.

In addition to snacking wires, such cutters are also used to cut cable cores. These include the following brands: LK125 (work with a cross section of up to 125 mm²); LK250 (the section is already twice as much. up to 250 mm²); LK500 (the largest size. section up to 500 mm²). Sector scissors are also used when there is a need to cut off a piece of cable (an option with copper and aluminum is possible) or cut the veins, already up to 32 mm². We also include cable sector scissors, designed for cutting section from 50 to 70 mm² in armored cable.

Wiring in the box (cable channel)

The wiring is installed in the box, when its aesthetic appearance is important and easy access when maintaining. The wiring in the box is widely used when it is necessary to carry out additional electrical communication, without resorting to repair.

• Construction knife
• scissors
• Kryazuvka for metal
• screwdriver
• pencil
• Cable channel
• Fasteners for the cable channel

We lay the cable channel so that the joints of the joints look neat. To trim it and putting the joints in order to use a hacksaw for metal, a construction knife and scissors.

As the wire is laying, set the box cover. It is rare when it is possible to put the wire entirely at first, and then close everything with lids.

Stiring the box of the box, clutching to the box until a characteristic click appears.

Cut the pieces of the cable channel with a hacksaw with a small tooth, using the knock to ensure an even cut. For better stiffness of the cable channel when laying the lid (after laying the cable), it is advisable to cover the junction of the junction with a fragment, and adjust the rest of the lid to the remaining whole area.

The rotation of 90 ° is carried out by cutting the ends of the cable channel under 45 ° (using the cushed) or as it is shown on

When connecting the cable channels in the inner corner, we act in a similar way: either cut both ends under 45 °, or remove both walls at one end to the width of the cable channel, leaving the base, or, as shown in the photo, at one end we remove the upper wall by one end the width is the width, and on the other. the lower.

After the ends of the cable channels are fixed, we go on the covers (into the corner) on them.

When connecting the cable channel on the outer corner, we act on the contrary: we cut off the base at one end, leaving the walls-the cover will hold on them. On one of the joined parts of the wall covers we remove.

Cable channel. Types and application. Methods of installation

Cable channel is a special box used to create a wiring protection of various types. The box is made in the form of a profile made of aluminum or plastic. If you are going to conduct an open.type wiring, then it is best to hide it in plastic boxes.

Wiring should not spoil the appearance, stand out. All installation work is done during repair or construction. There are many varieties of cable channels that make it possible to install wires in any places with different conditions.

The mini-channels and boxes produced make it possible to install wiring systems of various configurations. Different sizes, color solutions create high aesthetics for any kind of premises. There are all accessories on sale for a systematic approach to creating wiring of electrical connections.

Cables of cable channels

Types and properties

There are different forms of cable channels on the sale of building materials:

• For flooring.
• With penetration.
• Flexible.
• For skirting boards.
• Ski.
• Magistral.
• For mini-cables.
• Transparent.
• Parapet.
• Corner.

Products are steel, plastic, aluminum:

• The most popular plastic box became. having the best properties. These species are also widespread in street installationsfloor cable channel is used in the premises. Their special design makes it possible to mount wiring in difficult places. The shape of the oval prevents the wires from damage, has a pleasant appearance in the private sector and apartments use skirting options. the advantage of which was a figure form suitable for any interiors The parapet type of wired channels has established itself in offices to protect cables from various equipment, has geometric forms.
• Aluminum are famous for fire properties. They are used in industrial production, as they have moisture resistance, strength.
• Steel products are painted in different colors. A galvanized cable channel is covered with a special layer that does not allow corrosion. The service life of steel channels is more than other types. The base of the channel is made in an oenic form, which makes installation quite simple.

According to the color scheme, the plastic cable is released:

• White.
• Light.
• Under the tree.
• Color. The most popular cable channels from PVC under wood and white are. often they are used for offices.

In order to qualitatively carry out the installation of electrical wiring, it is necessary to have a certain assortment of auxiliary accessories, which is today in sufficient quantities:

• Plugs.
• Corps for joints.
• L-shaped corners.
• T-shaped corners.
• Internal corners.
• External corners. Many companies and companies are engaged in the implementation of the wiring boxes today.

The main advantages of cable channels are in a double castle. It provides structural strength, elasticity, flexibility. Plastic material allows the installation of power cables up to 1000 volts is self.adjacent.

The mini-channels are made in the form of a special shape with rounded corners and a special mounting cover that creates the type of integrity of the structure, closes the type of seams. This provides an aesthetic look for offices. The channel cover completely closes the base, after installation, cleaning is not required. High.quality wire boxes have a certificate designed for street and internal installation, protected from moisture and dust.

When choosing channels, the main criterion is the size of the cross.section of the wire. A small model of 10×15 mm is suitable for the Internet cable, it easily fits into the interior of the apartment, has the following advantages:

• Manufacturing material environmentally friendly.
• Aesthetic form.
• Hurry view. In the sales market there are standardized devices for fastening channels that have different parameters. The installation of boxes is carried out in two ways.

The first method is to install on the latches. They provide quick installation of the cable channel. The second method is mounted on the box for self.tapping screws. For lengthening channels, couplings are used. They are sold two meters for two meters.

Preparation for installation

Before fastening the box, you need to plan the marking of the path of the cable passage, taking into account all the features, turns, and the slopes of the lines. With competent markup, you can choose the right size and type of channel for the cable, purchase the necessary accessories for installation.

Fasteners for installation are selected according to the material of the mounting surface. Most often, the cable is laid on such surfaces:

• Walls made of wood, pieces.
• Plasterboard surfaces.
• Brick partitions.
• Concrete walls and ceilings.
• Metal walls. For wood surfaces, self.tapping screws became a more suitable option. Dowel-grooves with a diameter size of 6 to 8 mm are suitable for concrete. The same mounts as for concrete are suitable for brick walls.

To fix the wire channel to drywall, ordinary wood screws are used. If the cables are heavy, then it is better to use the dowels of “butterflies”, or “lean”.

To attach the box on metal materials, you need to determine the thickness of the wall. Self.tapping screws on metal can be attached to the wall of the metal up to 2 mm thick. Often use such screws called “bugs”.

Installation methods

often the cable channel for the wire is fixed on the wall with self-tapping screws. There are other ways: for double.sided tape, liquid nails.

The length of the workpiece of the box is measured by a tape measure, or applied to the wall, noted with a pencil. For a high.quality joint, the channel is cut carefully with a knife, scissors, or a hacksaw. The material of the boxes does not fade, does not turn yellow, resistant to aging. Plastic is used with the property of self.substitution. This prevents the occurrence of a fire.