connectors

  1. leep82

    Help with Wago connectors

    Got to admit never had the need to use them in the past so am not in the know. However ive got a kitchen rewire to start at the end of the week where the cooker circuit ( 6mm2 ) and two legs of the ring ( 2.5mm2 ) need extending. Pulling in new legs isnt really an option as the house is...
  2. S

    To Crimp or not to Crimp???

    Hi. I'm just starting out on my own and really appreciate the advice given here. I'm installing my C/U (eventually to be used for my NICEIC assessment) and I need to extend all cables 30cms max. I've done lots or research and decided to crimp them and locate within an adaptable box. I don't...
  3. FatAlan

    Wiska Springbox Lever connectors

    Anyone used these yet? Looks like Wiska are having a go at the Wago market. Interesting to know what the score is on the patent or if they are manufacturing under licence.
  4. A

    Moving Consumer unit

    I have to move a Consumer unit approximately 6 mts. Had suggestion buy NAPIT technical to fit enclosure with terminal rail and terminals and then extend cables to new consumer unit. As the enclosure will not be readily available the terminal method would not be Maintenance Free. (If there was a...
    • AdieB
    • Thread
    • accessible connectors consumer consumer unit enclosure maintenance moving unit
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. H

    wago lighting connectors

    Should these be always housed in a wago cable retaining box if under plaster board?
  6. Midwest

    Crimping Solid Conductors

    I know that this has been debated before (quite recently in fact, but it is a boring Sunday afternoon), but as new products may have come available, I was wondering members views. So the scenario is; Sunday afternoon, Mr DIY has finally fallen to pressure to Mrs DIY and agreed to put up shelf...
  7. A

    New Electrical Install Question

    Hello, I have an electrician installing a new light and ring circuit for a loft conversation. He has joined the cables using block connectors which are in turn covered with electrical tape. Some of the earth cables are exposed. Could someone please tel me if this meets UK regulations. Kind...
  8. D

    wiring issue

    Hope someone can help with an issue ive got im trying to put a strip light up in my kitchen and need to know what wires go where as theres 9 wires to go in 3 connectors the wires are black x2 redx4 and green and yellowx3
    • darrell brooke
    • Thread
    • connectors electrician issue wires wiring without
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. B

    Bicc brown electrical sealant

    Still have some in my shed from years ago and come across it often on old installs. It seems to have gone out of fashion. (prolly due to silicone) Does anyone still use this? did an internet search could not find the original product but found this PRYSMIAN R391 WEATHERPROOF PLASTIC COMPOUND...
  10. L

    Home CCTV with RJ45 inputs

    Hi All I am trying to find a suitably priced 4ch CCTV DVR with RJ45 inputs. I usually use BNC inputs but the customer already has RJ45 plugs on the end of the cameras. Thanks in advance
  11. Michaelwgroves

    Butt connectors

    I'm replacing CU in another location, some cables will require extending. My first thought was maintenance free junctions boxes under floor, but then I thought butt connectors are maintenance free, so maybe use these. Can I just use butt connectors, any issues with this? Thanks,
  12. D

    "Spider light" installation.Domestic

    Hi. Just wondered if anyone has any experience installing a spider lamp in a domestic premises? First time I have came across one of these fittings, it has a single rose with nine separate 0.5mm flexes, max 40w lamp. Just wondered what the correct way is to connect all the cables together. I...
    • daveelectrician
    • Thread
    • attach connection connector connectors light wondered
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  13. Pete999

    Maintence Free JBs (MFJBs)

    Just read an interesting article in Octobers "Professional Electrician and Installer" (PE&I). Probably going to get my --- ripped to shreds over this, "You should have known better Pete" How ever many of you now use Wagos, I don't cus I'm retired, according to the article and I quote "" It's...
  14. Leesparkykent

    push fit connector downlights

    Does anyone know what brands make downlights wit push fit connections? looking for speed when it comes to fitting them 2 x 1.0mm cables. Fire rated down lights not integrated fittings. Cheers :thumbsup:
  15. W

    Confusing Lighting Connectors

    Can somebody please tell me what I am doing right/wrong and how I make this work?
    • Wings172
    • Thread
    • connectors lighting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. E

    adding extra v12 socket in a car

    Hi there, Ibought this 12V socket plug to install extra for my phone charger, is there any connectors which I can use to add for current plug wire, so I don't need to take apart the current wire? picture how it looks - http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTQxNlgxNDQw/z/5hEAAOSwKtlWl~ur/$_57.JPG I have...
    • electricianlv
    • Thread
    • adding car connectors crimp current extra socket
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  17. Soulsurfer

    Mains move possibly ?

    Hey all, just been to see a client ref possible full rewire ( she would prefer just odd cabling changed i.e. odd ring legs etc... ) and during she mentioned where service comes in the property just in lobby/hallway into usual cupboard kind of affair. Basically she has a staircase like almost...
  18. D

    South Wales (Cardiff) solar installer recommendations please.

    Hi, not been here for a long time as have not needed to. anyway, I've a problem with my solar plant. 13xsanyo 235 hit from what I remember? power one pvi 3.0 outd inverter (maybe a 3.6?) All fitted December 2011. at startup after wet weather I'm getting low riso error, sometimes as low as...
  19. B

    Line Connectors

    Do any of you guys have a contact number for Line Commectors? I know they have sponsored the forum in the past but unsure if they still do. I I placed an order with them months ago for some of their enclosures plus around £50 worth of wago connectors. I received the enclosures but am still...
  20. M

    waterproof crimp spade connectors with IP56 rating?

    Hi, I don't manage to find crimp connectors (spade, bullet, etc) with a stated IP rating. Do they exist, and if yes where do you find them? I'm thinking of using IP56 spade connectors for a tunnel light on a narrow boat.

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