Thilo1979
2024-11-21 12:34:47
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Yesterday I chased into the calcium silicate block of an interior wall for the flush-mounted cables behind the soon-to-be-installed sauna insulation and paneling, and in a distance from the flush-mounted boxes, where I no longer expected or searched for any cable, I slightly cut (2cm) the sheath of a NYM 3x1.5 cable. The void filler is intact, as are the conductor insulations to that extent; the cut really only nicked the sheath so that you can see the void filler (see picture). Is this a) a real problem because chemical reactions between the void filler/conductor insulations, calcium silicate, and moisture or the gypsum with which I will close the chase again may occur that could endanger the conductor insulation, or b) exclusively a problem from the perspective of the VDE or our insurance in case there should ever be a problem with the cable in that area, because the sheath in an otherwise dry environment actually only has the task of mechanical protection but must still be intact according to regulations, or c) both, or d) neither? What would be a VDE-compliant solution if it were a problem? I could detach the cable from the rest of the wall and apply a heat shrink sleeve at the spot, or—somewhat more elaborate because I would have to chisel out some space for it—a cable joint sleeve. If anyone feels compelled to give lectures on electrical installations beyond my question—the electrician will see everything and will connect the sauna stove in the end, I just don’t want to pester him with questions every other day on the way there.