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Actually I wish I hadn't bothered at all.
I feel like this at some point during every DIY project I've ever started I think ;)
My understanding was that as it's in line with a socket at the same level on the adjacent wall a mechanical protection wasnt needed.
Sorry yes that's right, I was confusing how I'd do it with the regs basically (I know RCDs are great and all but relying on that for when some future person drills into a wall isn't great IMO).
I've used oval before and there's definitely nothing wrong with it but with the stuff I linked you don't have to thread the cable through plus I'm planning to leave the cover off until I've had someone look at it just in case. Which isn't necessary but I'm naturally cautious.
TBH I wish I have just used metal capping now
Why do gen Z use conduit?
No cap 🥁
Seriously I'd say just get it done and don't worry about it too much, sounds like you're good.
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Cheers. I've gone back over it today to make it deeper.
It's extending the end of the ring in that room which is on a RCD.
My understanding was that as it's in line with a socket at the same level on the adjacent wall a mechanical protection wasnt needed. However, from reading forums it sounded like it was advisable.
I went for oval as whenever I bought everything that seemed like the most commonly recommend option.
I've added clips that I forgot I had. But the screwing is very secure. I screwed through with a step drill bit so the top hole is bigger. To allow the screw head to fit through the top. I was going to put blanking plugs in the holes to cover them.
TBH I wish I have just used metal capping now I've seen how deep the plaster is. It might have been a bit wider but I wouldn't have had to chase into the brick.
Actually I wish I hadn't bothered at all.