Outdoor junction box for armoured cable

Lolopopo · Jul 29, 2017

As you were all concerned, I thought I better update you... Fit this box this morning, properly terminated the armoured cable with a crimp to go to the earth wire. Got a 400v 32a terminal block inside.

Going to upgrade the T&E supply to a thicker gauge (6mm?) once it stops raining. And should come out of the house right below the box so should be neater and more convenient. Will screw it to the wall once it's all good of course. Again, thanks for the genuine comments and help, and the funny guys too.

[ElectriciansForums.net] Outdoor junction box for armoured cable

DPG · Jul 29, 2017

Will it be straight once it's finished? Sorry, couldn't resist

Lolopopo · Jul 29, 2017

Of course, it's not attached to the wall yet, just terminated the SWA to make sure I didn't need to buy anything else.

Risteard · Jul 29, 2017

Lolopopo said:
Fit this box this morning, properly terminated the armoured cable with a crimp to go to the earth wire.

Really? What's with the kopex and lack of cleats then?

Lolopopo · Jul 29, 2017

The SWA gland is inside the conduit, that's just the rubber boot, eventually will be buried once some building work is done.

telectrix · Jul 29, 2017

i'd bring the T/E back entry into the box. far neater.seal top and sides of box/brickwork with silicon after.

Lolopopo · Jul 29, 2017

Yep I am keeping that option open but not sure where it's convenient to come out of the building yet as there is work happening inside, that's why I haven't attached it to the wall yet.

Toneyz · Aug 1, 2017

telectrix said:
give the poor boy some credit. in Lancashire it would be a choc block wrapped in a tesco carrier bag.

5p well spent.

Toneyz · Aug 1, 2017

HandySparks said:
Not a hanging offence. I think it's only the NIC that mandate using the black core for the cpc. Nothing in the regs for single phase circuits using brown/black/grey cable for L, N & E, unless you know different. (Yes I know the sequence for three phase is defined.)

I think it came from the lighting industry Tel.

Lolopopo · Aug 4, 2017

Here's another one of my jobbies for your viewing pleasure...

Just kidding, came across this during my travels abroad and thought you'd enjoy it what with your regulations and that.

WillWX · Aug 5, 2017

^ looks similar to your original "junction box"

Lolopopo · Aug 15, 2017

WillWX said:
^ looks similar to your original "junction box"

I think this is far worse, random colours, twist and tape connections and in a communal area in easy reach.

Mine wasn't left on for long and no one could get to it unless they were breaking in.

WillWX · Aug 15, 2017

Lolopopo said:
I think this is far worse, random colours, twist and tape connections and in a communal area in easy reach.

Mine wasn't left on for long and no one could get to it unless they were breaking in.

I was only jesting

Outdoor junction box for armoured cable

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