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  1. S

    Use of 60 amp Junction Box

    Sorry this is a general question but for some reason I couldn't start a new thread in the DIY section; Anyway here's my question: I have recently had the consumer unit in my house upgraded from an od 4 way wylex to a MK 10 way RCD split protection etc,etc. to do this the electrician had to...
    • Stevie Wonder
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    • amp box junction junction box
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. F

    junction of spotlights and fan

    hi guys, ive been electritian for about 7 years now and im wondering if any of you guys know a better way of what ive always been taught, im sure there is something im missing!!! When wiring Spotlights in a bathroom with a extractor fans. i wire the feed into the first spotlight positon which...
  3. D

    Maintenance free junction boxes

    Hello This is my fist post so go easy please. I am using an Ashley J803 maintenance free junction box to join 2 2.5mm T&E cables. There is no other option but to create a join due to access issues, so it is unavoidable. It is under the subfloor on the ground floor so access will be limited...
    • DAGIUS
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    • boxes free junction maintenance
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  4. S

    Junction box wiring

    Hi can someone help please I have a outdoor sensor light connected to a fused switch in my kitchen the sensor cable goes to a junction box with the following colours red yellow blue and earth then I have a double light switch wire that also goes to the the junction box with the Same colour...
    • Stuart McCabe
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    • box junction junction box wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. J

    Adding class I fittings to lighting circuit / extending cpc

    Hi All, I'm a DIYer after advice please. All the lights in my house (ground floor and upstairs) are on one circuit - old colours, as you might expect with the age of house (120 years). There is a cpc (earth) from the (modern) consumer unit to junction boxes on both floors of the house -...
    • jufjuf0
    • Thread
    • adding circuit class cpc electrician extending fittings junction lighting lighting circuit
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. N

    Extending Shower Cable

    Hi all, I need to extend a shower cable due to building work making it 6 inches too short. The cable runs through a single storey extension so no access above to put junction box which need to be accessible. The existing wall where the cable runs down is having a "mini" partition build in...
    • Noob2013
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    • access cable extending junction shower
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. SJD

    Prately 3-way junction box - time needed

    Mostly for weatherproof SWA junctions, I've tended to use Wiska boxes and piranha nuts for earthing, with gel if needed. I have a job where I'd rather use Pratley 3-way IP68 junction boxes, no gel or resin needed, but have not used these before. I'm wondering how long I should allow per 3-way...
  8. Pete999

    Confused

    I'm going to ask what might sound dumb coming from someone of my age and experience, I don't do much now and have done very little in the way of domestic installations, having spent much of my time on commercial or industrial work, thats not to say I don't know how to install domestic electrical...
  9. E

    Loop in/out or junction box

    Hi , A quick question about wiring downlighters. I am wiring college rooms, it is on price, so its kind of a rush job. There are 3 downlighters all about a meter from each other in the ceiling. The way the contractor wants it done, is loop in, loop out, meaning 3 choc boxes and connector...
  10. G

    20amp junction box

    Is it ok to use the above a a 20a radial circuit. thanks, Grayson
  11. D

    Ip65 rated junction boxes under baths? Help

    Hi, my friends got a spa bath and wants it wired in. I was thinking of running some 10mm t&e under the bath into a ip65 junction box, then into the pump underneath. I can't find anything in the regs or part p which says anything about this so could to with some advice. Also would need some type...
    • deancooling
    • Thread
    • boxes help ip65 junction rated under
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. H

    junction box or crimping

    I need to move a number of downlighter positions. What is the best recommended mod, should i crimp the new cables with heat shrink connectors or use maintainence free junction boxes as the old positions will be plastered over?
    • harry olee
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    • box crimping junction junction box
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. R

    Replace bathroom ceiling rose with track lighting

    Hi all, new member here so be easy on me. I'm looking to replace me existing ceiling rose pendant fitting in my bathroom with a short (700mm length) of track lighting, 2no. spotlights to be used. I've bought the new items from Ikea, a power connector, track, and the spots (Ikeas365+ Sanda)...
    • rustybob
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    • advice bathroom ceiling connector junction lighting power replace rose track
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. J

    Outdoor switch advice

    I wanted to post in DIY section but can't do a new post so I will do it here. I bought a 2 way outdoor switch from Maplins. I have wired the power supply as per instructions but those for the appliance do not make sense to me. here is what I have done so far: This would appear to be correct...
    • JB97
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    • advice appliance brown junction outdoor switch where
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. J

    can you have two separate circuits in one box junction box ?

    As the title states : can you have two separate circuits in one box junction box ?
    • Jimmyb
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    • box circuit circuits junction junction box phase separate
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Can a junction box throw out a PIR?

    Hi, Unfortunately during the installation my client moved the position he wanted a PIR light, meaning even with excess cable and due to the progress of the house, I had to joint box a cable to extend to the new location. So, the wiring goes like this. CCU to switch - twin and earth Switch...
    • jjrules2
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    • box earth junction junction box light lights out pir switch three
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Midwest

    Junction Box for 60amp joint

    I was installing some downlighters yesterday, and noted a joint in a 10mm tw&e cable. It's the supply for the house electric cooker. Someone has used a 30amp joint box, to break into the cable to supply another point. The internal wires are exposed outside of the jb. Now clearly I can't leave...
  18. O

    Unexpected / Strange Voltage

    Hi Been wiring in a Jacuzzi at a customers. Wired it to a DP Fused connector unit (to isolate), then to switch junction box. Switch wire goes to a single pole on/off switch outside the bathroom The Switched live from Junction box goes to Jacuzzi. I tested it ALL OK. IR test was +299. RCD...
    • OldTaffy
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    • junction other strange switch voltage volts
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    no earth at socket

    in the picture theres no earth at the socket above the worktop, the earth is broken from the JB to the socket somewhere and is not accessable. can I run a single earth between the two sockets.its a 20 amp radial cct.
    • Miketwinny
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    • broken cable earth junction no earth socket worktop
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    PV Quotes invited, 4kw Watford, Herts (1 mile off Junction 19, M25)

    Hi, It was suggested to me yesterday that I post on here for quotes for a PV Array. A couple of folks have contacted me but as I had put "South" in the event they may be too far away. Info I think you need is as follows: Property pretty much south facing,hipped and gabled but I think there is...
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