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Do we need to remove an incorrect cable
Apr 13^th, 2013, 10:33am

Good morning,

We have an older house and discovered an unused spur socket that is sporting we think a 1,5mm connection to the 32A ring. Our guess is this should be 2,5mm instead. We dont care about this spur so can we just terminate this cable and blank off the socket or does the cable have to be removed in it's entirety - problem of course is that we dont know where it ends?!

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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8814 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Do we need to remove an incorrect cable Reply #1 - Apr 13^th, 2013, 12:03pm It should really be removed in its entirety, but blanking off is a safe option.
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scuba GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0	Re: Do we need to remove an incorrect cable Reply #2 - Apr 13^th, 2013, 12:17pm Much obliged.
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cumbriahandyman GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0	Re: Do we need to remove an incorrect cable Reply #3 - Apr 14^th, 2013, 7:46am Quote: so can we just terminate this cable and blank off the socket When you say blank off, do you mean fit a blanking plate?
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scuba GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0	Re: Do we need to remove an incorrect cable Reply #4 - Apr 14^th, 2013, 3:08pm We were thinking of either a blanking plate or simply terminate with some form of permanent connection and pushing back into the wall and plastering over?! so it cant be used inadvertently in the future. Which would you advise?
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cumbriahandyman GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0	Re: Do we need to remove an incorrect cable Reply #5 - Apr 21^st, 2013, 7:31am Quote: We were thinking of either a blanking plate or simply terminate with some form of permanent connection and pushing back into the wall and plastering over?! so it cant be used inadvertently in the future. Which would you advise? Blanking plate, you can't bury it in the wall.
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