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I know that connector block taped looks ---- compared to in a JB but is it really that bad? the reaction to seeing one is always oooft!! terrible. If the taped joint is indoors and in a place where it would just sit there like Tutankhamun never to be disturbed ,then what extra protection would a jb provide? is the pudding joint being unfairly treated in this era of political correctness and the easily offended snowflake electrician???
 
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Years ago, loads of people did it... but we, as all good sparks, always used Ashley joint boxes. Mind you, even those are frowned on these MF days......some find them and say how terrible they are....but there was no alternative and if fitted correctly, what's the problem?
 
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ipf said:
Years ago, loads of people did it... but we always used Ashley joint boxes. Mind you, even those are frowned on these MF days......some find them and say how terrible they are....but there was no alternative and if fitted correctly, what's the problem?
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my thoughts exactly, mr chocbox's propaganda machine has vilified the humble pudding joint
 
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There was always alternatives to loose, taped joints, though. Seen some lovely multi joint boxes with lead sheathed cables in the past.
 
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Andy78 said:
Why celebrate minimal standards when better alternatives exist and always have done ?
Why not do without the tape ? Why not do without the plastic round the brass connectors ? If not disturbed or discovered it'll be fine. Right ?
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Andy78 said:
Why celebrate minimal standards when better alternatives exist and always have done ?
Why not do without the tape ? Why not do without the plastic round the brass connectors ? If not disturbed or discovered it'll be fine. Right ?
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Why does the sun come up? and are the stars just pinholes in the curtains of night?
Not celebrating just making an observation. You make your all high and mighty point but do not answer my original question
 
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Dustydazzler said:
Taped up connector strip always looks a bit ‘DIY’ imo
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That's why it can never be trusted......it probably is DIY;)
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thomaspotato said:
Those are examples of bad workmanship, not to be confused with a good solid connector block joint that it taped rather than inside a jb
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Ah...but not as far as those who did it.....and that's part of the reason for having the 'rules'.
I know what you mean, though.
 
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