Alternate junction box?

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dxb2013

• Jun 22, 2015

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Good evening. I need to put a single spur off a single 13A socket. The original parent socket won't be used and will be hidden behind a wardrobe. I need the spur connection or junction box to be very slimline because there isn't enough room behind the wardrobe.

So...is it possible to use a flex outlet as the junction box to keep the connection pretty slimline and then run the spur from this? This is what I was thinking...

http://m.screwfix.com/p/british-general-20a-flex-outlet-plate-white/21114?filtered=true

Thanks for your help

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

• #2

Use a flat 13A spur.

Flat Spur

 

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Darkwood

• Jun 22, 2015

• #3

Is the wardrobe going to be built-in or will you be able to move it to gain access for maintenance and inspection of the electrics.

 

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dxb2013

• Jun 22, 2015

• #4

Thanks, I wasnt planning on moving the wardrobes but I guess ill have to account for this.
I guess I can cut a hole in the back for access to the fuse panel.

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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join cables in existing socket back box with MF connectors. fit blank plate.

 

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dxb2013

• Jun 22, 2015

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Do you mean with a standard Choc box? That was my inital thought but wanted an expert opinion...
More than happy to do that!

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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MF stands for Maintenance Free, these are joints using special cable connections that do not require to be accessed for testing and maintenance purposes and as tel suggests it could be a good compromise in your situe if the wardrobe is more of a permanent fixture.

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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dxb2013 said:

Do you mean with a standard Choc box? That was my inital thought but wanted an expert opinion...
More than happy to do that!

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google "wago 3 port push connectors (24A)"

 

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davesparks

• Jun 22, 2015

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dxb2013 said:

Do you mean with a standard Choc box? That was my inital thought but wanted an expert opinion...
More than happy to do that!

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No, he means a maintainence free connection complying with the requirements of 7671 for such things

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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dxb2013 said:

Do you mean with a standard Choc box? That was my inital thought but wanted an expert opinion...
More than happy to do that!

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No, not a very good idea.

I bet you are

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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i wouldn't use a choc box. not enough room..

 

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dxb2013

• Jun 22, 2015

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Cheers guys great help, if I go for a 6 port Wago connector will this be ok to put the 6 wires in (two L, two N and two E)? Or do I need Two three ports or all singles? Looks like a great option then just a blanking plate with a hole in for the cable out?

Appreciate your help, want to make sure i do this properly

 

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• Jun 22, 2015

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MDJ said:

No, not a very good idea.

I bet you are

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... now, now MDJ; you know what happens when you get narky ... !

 

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dxb2013

• Jun 22, 2015

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Oh and it's 4mm cabling not sure if that makes any difference?

 

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davesparks

• Jun 22, 2015

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dxb2013 said:

Cheers guys great help, if I go for a 6 port Wago connector will this be ok to put the 6 wires in? Or do I need Two three ports or all singles? Looks like a great option then just a blanking plate with a hole in for the cable out?

Appreciate your help, want to make sure i do this properly

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I would strongly recommend employing the services of a qualified electrician, you're heading for a loud bang with a possibility of a fire or electric shock at the moment. You don't need any holes in the blank plate as the holes will be in the backbox.