Richard Quinn
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 09:42 AM |
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Couple of SVA related Q's
Is it generally acceptable to secure covered/protected wiring direct to appropriate chassis rails with cable ties or do you have to use
bases/p-clips?
Can anyone point me in the direction of the current (SVA) requirements for forward vision please?
Thanks
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 10:04 AM |
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Just think about protecting the wiring when you do your fixings - that's all the inspectors are looking for.
My wiring loom is covered in spiral wrap, so I can fix it almost anyway I like. It's tie-wrapped to the chassis in some places, to pads in
others, and P-clips elsewhere. If the wires were loose then almost any fastening could be criticised.
Mind you - if I was doing it again I'd use split convoluted tubing rather than spiral wrap, which is a total PITA when you want to change
something!
If you use tie-wrap sticky pads, remember to use some form of mechanical fixing as well - a rivet through the middle, or similar. They won't
accept the sticky pad on its own (which is fair, as I've had one or two come adrift without help).
David
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 10:18 AM |
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Pretty much most of mine is in convoluted tubing apart from the very ends which are proper harness tape. It was more a case of, if I have a length of
convoluted tubing taking the same route as a chassis member, can it just be cable tied to that rail?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 10:21 AM |
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Don't see why not - if it's safe, not flapping about and not likely to contact anything it shouldn't (e.g. exhaust, fuel or brake
lines).
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robinj66
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 10:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
Pretty much most of mine is in convoluted tubing apart from the very ends which are proper harness tape. It was more a case of, if I have a length of
convoluted tubing taking the same route as a chassis member, can it just be cable tied to that rail?
Yes
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adithorp
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| posted on 29/11/08 at 12:00 PM |
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Yes as long as its secure. Maximum spacing of 300mm between fixings.
adrian
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