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[Gaz]

is the insulation on PVC cable affected by silicon sealants or cement etc? I have recently fitted main bonding from my gas meter and sealed the cable in the wall with a silicon based sealer?

[thedoctor]

Cable should be in a conduit through any type of wall gaz. A damaged earth cable can be as dangerous as a damged live.

[thedoctor]

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