Just going to fit some earth clamps (10mm cable) ,notice on a website that they advise using crimp connections on the cable and then screw to cable clamps.

Is it OK to just strip the cable and wrap the cable round and clamp it?

Hi

Depending on the clamp you might find it too big to wrap around the screw, I open the strands to make a fork, and put 4 strands oneside the screw 3 the other

Adrian

i fork it, 4 strands one side 3 the other, and nip tight.

So there is no requirement to have crimped connections?

It would pass an inspection?

Cable can come lose it twisted and clamped. I would always use a crtmp of solder lug if possible.

no requirement that i know of. However, there are many in the regs - do you have a copy of the on site guide, assuming we're talking domestic electrics?

Never had a problem in 21 years, but i dont work for an nic approved company

Adrian

The ones I've used have a bar with a screw through it. You unloosen screw, push bared wire through either side and tighten up again so the bar traps the wire. That's how they are designed.

If you havn't bought the clamps yet, how about these, no crimps required

http://www.hclfasteners.co.uk/index.php?node=0101

Adrian

Those look about as good as twisting the wire around the pipe and covering it with PVC!

Caber

I have used the easy bond clips, and they are very good, (IMHO), once clamped tight around the pipe you cant shift them. Remember to scrape any paint from the pipe, (if its been painted). HTH Ray

Hi Dave no reg says you to have crimp but is better IMO, your local friendly sparks probably got a load in his van