December 17, 200421 yr comment_34838 Drill and fish. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34838 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 17, 200421 yr comment_34840 You can find the mini trunking here. They do a few sizes. Trade Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34840 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 17, 200421 yr comment_34850 You can find the mini trunking here. They do a few sizes. 34840[/snapback] When using this trunking - use some 'vanish' on it. Seriously, when I say vanish, I mean mastic/silicon when on PVC and decorators caulk when on masonary/wood. It takes the shadow away, hides the unevenness of the walls, and also gives the trunking a little more 'grab', as the adhesive does seem to give up after a while. If you put trunking on a wall/wood - don't be lazy - stick some screws in aswell. Email : martin@askthetrades.co.uk Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34850 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 17, 200421 yr comment_34851 You can get a single cable type trunking that is only just big enough to sqeeze a single 6 or 8 core in, i am assuming the chaps are talking about this. It doesnt look like trunking till you have a cable in it, if that makes sense?Im just not sure about the physical size of it but im sure its self adhesive also. 34823[/snapback] That's exactly what I meant. I think it's called 'blazeaway'. It only fits one cable in it and has no lid, but it is self ashesive. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34851 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 17, 200421 yr comment_34852 That's exactly what I meant. I think it's called 'blazeaway'. It only fits one cable in it and has no lid, but it is self ashesive. 34851[/snapback] I getcha I think I've seen this before. I was thinking of the 2 piece extremely mini trunking. Amazing what you learn around here! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34852 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 18, 200421 yr comment_34860 Ditto. I've used two part micro trunking before, but first i've heard of one part ! sound like a good idea. It's all good advice on here you know! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34860 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 18, 200421 yr comment_34876 Thanks for the link guy's, been trying to get this stuff for ages, as our local suppliers stopped doing it a while ago. We always knew it as "Rapid" S/A mini trunking & it came as a tube with about 100 2 metre lenghts. Lectrician's right about the silicone / caulk comment, which (with a damp cloth) also hides any cables stapled in the grooves of skirting when there's no other option for running / hiding a cable. Chris Teague (Sales & Operations Manager) Sightguard Intruder Division Covering the Isle of Wight: - Design, Installation, Maintenance & Takeover of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms & Equipment, CCTV, Access Control, Nursecall. Keyholding Service, Guarding & Cash in Transit. SSAIB & NICEIC Registered Tel 01983 884000 / 884440 Any comments / opinions posted could be the voices in my head speaking, but they are my opinion only and do not represent those of my employer or Company Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34876 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 19, 200421 yr comment_34940 Glue gun. Its the cable fixing daddy. Agree too, but I wish I'd taken a photo of a trainee on a firm I used to work for trying to use this on a UPVC door and getting hot snot all over the place Chris Teague (Sales & Operations Manager) Sightguard Intruder Division Covering the Isle of Wight: - Design, Installation, Maintenance & Takeover of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms & Equipment, CCTV, Access Control, Nursecall. Keyholding Service, Guarding & Cash in Transit. SSAIB & NICEIC Registered Tel 01983 884000 / 884440 Any comments / opinions posted could be the voices in my head speaking, but they are my opinion only and do not represent those of my employer or Company Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34940 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 19, 200421 yr comment_34943 A glue gun is a useful tool but I think some of you guys must use "superglue" !! ........................................................ Dave Partridge (Romec Service Engineer) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34943 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
December 19, 200421 yr comment_34953 Glue gun. Its the cable fixing daddy. 34879[/snapback] :no: I don't like to 'see' any cables. Use a bit of single cable trunking and if it's lidless, seal with a bit of filler. that way the cables has a bit of protection (at the sides) and will look exactly the same if the cable ever needs replacing. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/4581-securing-alarm-cable-to-upvc-window/page/2/#findComment-34953 Share on other sites Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook {lang="reddit_text" Share via email Share on Pinterest More sharing options... Share this post
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