Hello,
the drain and water connection have finally been installed in our kitchen. During the floor penetration, an existing electrical cable was accidentally punctured. The sheath and insulation are damaged.
Unfortunately, the floor structure is already finished, and all tiles are laid except for the open spot for the drain.
The electrician tested the cable and said it is still functioning. However, he would recommend replacing it anyway. Repairing or using a junction box is not an option due to limited space.
The plumber said he would cover the costs.
The problem is that we would then need to have the tiler come back, who currently has no availability, and we are under time pressure.
At the moment, it is only wrapped with insulating tape.
I have not yet asked the electrician if there is a plan B. This cable powers a triple outlet in the kitchen worktop area.
Is there any way to repair it, or how would you proceed?
Best regards, Jan
the drain and water connection have finally been installed in our kitchen. During the floor penetration, an existing electrical cable was accidentally punctured. The sheath and insulation are damaged.
Unfortunately, the floor structure is already finished, and all tiles are laid except for the open spot for the drain.
The electrician tested the cable and said it is still functioning. However, he would recommend replacing it anyway. Repairing or using a junction box is not an option due to limited space.
The plumber said he would cover the costs.
The problem is that we would then need to have the tiler come back, who currently has no availability, and we are under time pressure.
At the moment, it is only wrapped with insulating tape.
I have not yet asked the electrician if there is a plan B. This cable powers a triple outlet in the kitchen worktop area.
Is there any way to repair it, or how would you proceed?
Best regards, Jan
@Gartenfreund: So now the conduit and cable would be defective?! Unless everything is laid in Stapa tubing ;-)
@TE: It also looks to me like a small junction box could still fit in there (approx. 4 x 8 x 4 cm (1.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches))
I would reconnect the cable inside there. That would be an alternative to relaying it.
@TE: It also looks to me like a small junction box could still fit in there (approx. 4 x 8 x 4 cm (1.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches))
I would reconnect the cable inside there. That would be an alternative to relaying it.
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Gartenfreund13 Jan 2017 15:13dohuli schrieb:
then the empty conduit and cable would be defective now?! Correct.
But as I understand it, the ground will now have to be opened to replace the cable. This involves a considerable amount of work. It also includes retiling the affected area. This could have been avoided with a conduit. That means less dirt and a faster process. Cable out, coupling over the conduit, new cable in, and done.
dohuli schrieb:
To me, it also looks like a small junction box could fit in there (about 4 x 8 x 4 cm (1.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches))
I would reconnect the cable inside there. That would be an alternative to rewiring. I don’t think installing a junction box in the floor is a good idea.
Gartenfreund schrieb:
Correct.
As I understand it, the ground now needs to be opened to replace the cable. This means a considerable amount of work. It also includes retiling the affected area. This could have been avoided with a conduit. That would mean less dirt and a faster process. Cable out, splice over conduit, new cable in, and done.
I don’t think a junction box in the ground is a very good idea.Okay, that’s true. However, pulling a cable through the corrugated conduit afterward doesn’t always work.
I would still prefer a small junction box or, even better, a splice enclosure. The latter is also compliant with VDE standards.
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