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  1. R

    New Zone on central heating.

    I have just fitted a new Zone on the central heating and need to wire it up. The new Zone will be controlled by a Carel S90 digital thermostat. Where the Zone valves have been fitted, the timer/thermostat cable runs past, so I've cut into the cable and it has 2 lives, earth and neutral. Because...
  2. Y

    Linking two fused connection units from a junction box

    Advice please .Is it ok to put a junction box into a ring main then from that put a fcu with a 13amp fuse for a cooker hood, then from that fcu put another fcu with a 5amp fuse for 2 under cabinet strip lights using the correct size wires etc ?
  3. C

    Wago Junction boxes not meeting the requirements of BS7671

    Just had the latest forum offer regarding the LINE Junction Box. Why is it stating that it is the only compliant JB? I use Wago JB and am surprised that they don't meet requirements!!
  4. M

    Downlighter junction boxs help

    Hi all i have a little job to do concerning 50 downlighters to connect just wondering what type of joint boxs you other sparkys use i am at the moment using normal small jb boxs which can be pulled down through the downlighter ceiling hole to gain access to. is there any easier connection...
  5. J

    Lighting circuit 1.5mm and 1.00mm drop

    Is there anything in the regs against using 1.5m for a lighting radial, and 1.0m for switchdrops. Using 1mm makes switch cable identification easier.
  6. B

    PV Junction box

    Hi got another question. My assessment is in the morning. Got my 2KW system done and paperwork in order (I think). The installation is Text book apart from not having a PV Junction box. Is this a must have? Mains comes in only 2 m from roof so DC cables go straight from the DC isolation to...
  7. M

    non replaceable broken junction box

    Metal electrical junction box set in concrete ceiling has broken off screw wings. Any solutions?
  8. M

    SWA cable water proof junction box - what type?

    Hi I need to terminate 2.5mm 3 core SWA cable on the outside wall then connect through wall to a 13 amp socket connected to the house ring main. What sort of junction box to use on the outside wall? The other end of the SWA is in a garden shed, what sort of junction box should be used here...
  9. D

    Multiple feeds into 2G 2Way light switch

    Today I picked up a 2nd fix job as previous sparky unable to finish and I was a little confused at what I saw. In the Kitchen there was double switch but with 4 cables coming through the socket. Lucky for me they were labled "feed" "feed to Light" "2Way1" & "2way2" now this is a bit confusing...
  10. S

    Continuity testing with a junction box system.

    Hi guys i was wondering if anyone could give me soon advice. I have just installed some spot lights in my kitchen and before i connect them up i want to do a continuity test. I have run the power from a circuit breaker into a junction box, then from the junction box i have run my switch wire and...
  11. sparkdog

    Rubbish junction boxes

    I find junction boxes are really rubbish these days with their steel terminals and badly fitting screws,I stripped two just this morning.I also find that no matter how tight I make the terminals with solid conductors if I go back in a few months to do an addition they are never all that tight.I...
  12. T

    Garden Lighting Setup Advice

    Hello, I have little electrical experience so am looking for some advice on a garden lighting project I have on. Thanks in advance for anyone taking the time to help me. I want to install a 240V floodlight I have bought at the top of my garden. I have bought some shielded cable which...
  13. A

    Junction box for oven and hob

    Recently seen a jb for connecting oven and hob with a "two in/one out" config. Any ideas where to get one?
  14. gazzamikes

    junction boxes and accessibility

    am now moving a consumer unit from one room to the one next door, with regards to extending the cables which would be the best jb's to use? the room above is a bathroom with a lino flooring which could be taken up if the time arises but would maintenance free ones be better? as lino obviously...
  15. F

    BS7671 - JUNCTION BOXES. Checklist

    Hi There is always much debate and confusion about what does and does not comply. I have prepared (draft form) a checklist that is intended to simplify the regs. Before finalising it I would be grateful for your comments and thoughts..... (if you have any suggested additions or changes please...
  16. G

    Lighting circuit help

    Came across a lighting circuit wiring which i had not seen before. And having trouble getting two lights to switch on. The layout is 2 lights in downstairs hall one light is on its own switch other light i am having trouble with one light in downstairs livingroom on a dimmer. Upstairs one light...
  17. O

    IP Rated junction boxes

    Hi, I've got a customer who wants me to run a cable in whilst a floor is up and leave the end "out" of the house in preparation for a new garage to be built. Running the cable after the floor goes back down won't be feasible due the route it will have to take. My plan is to run some 6mm...
  18. R

    Wago's , junction boxes and choc blocks whats best with downlighters

    Ok what is best practice ? When fitting a room out with downlighters in the ceiling and doing it with a loop in loop out method what is correct. Most lights I fit are Click brand and always come with a blue 3 pin block so its easy as terminals are large enough to fit the wires in and out.Job...
  19. C

    3 phase junction box

    Hi all, Is there a 3 phase juncltin box commonly available? I have a 3 phase board (small low useage) and would like to run 2x sub mains (single phase) from this supply - but would rather not come out via MCB's from the 3 phase board, would rather come off before the 3 phase board vai a junction...
  20. F

    Spurs from a Junction box on a Ring

    Hi, this is my first post so hope all who read my question understand it OK. Been to look at a job, Ring Final Circuit on 32A mcb all cables are with 2.5 T&E. The Circuit has 3 single socket outlets in a bedroom & are connected to 1 suitable Junction Box at the same point on the ring (3 spurs...

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