[thefair1973]

Is there any reason why I cant simply secure my cables to a bare brick wall and plaster over them? I just wonder why I would need to build in conduit

I know it means I'll have to rip the plaster off if I need to do any re-wiring or replace a cable? But even if I use conduit or trunking, I'll have to do the same thing.

Thanks in advance all.

[Dave]

You don't have to use conduit, you're aware that you can't recable without replastering so go for it.

[louishm]

if you will be using power cables i would advise using conduit or capping to cover the cables first.

[neilball]

I agree with the last poster - use some PVC capping. This will give you cables some protection from plasterer and his tools when making good. It only takes moment to fix with capping nails (sometimes called mickey pins).

[johnnyjb]

Better place cables in some sort of protection,even if you only rap insulating tape round them (i woulndt personally dream of it) but as was said earlier plastering trowels are very sharp and he prob wont care or notce that he sliced the cable

[Nice Swan]

For the sake of a few quid [not much] its well worth putting it in conduit....or buy a length of grey piping and cut in half, or even use a piece of hose.....not only does it make it easier to change any wiring, or fix any problems, but it also means you dont have to re plaster is anything needs doing.

[john59]

Putting capping over the cable not only protects the cable from the plasterers trowel it also protects it from the plaster itself,It's something to do with the chemicals in the plaster