Best JB to bury - driveway lights

[richo106]

Hi

I am looking to install some driveway up lights on my new drive way, either side of my drive is grass/gravel (soft dig)

I have spoke to a couple sparky mates and they have done it with galv conduit t boxes, wagos and magic gel (or similar) with gaskets/box lids. SWA between the boxes and flex out to driveway. Then bury these boxes to the side of the driveway so they aren’t on show, I know not ideal but no where else to put JB’s

My question is, is there a better way to do this? What’s the best thing to bury? Wiska box? Galv conduit box?

Any advice/ information greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

 

[westward10]

None of what you suggest are suitable for burial get some proper joint kits.

CMO+C 1.5-6mm Straight Resin Joint Kit for Cables up to 6mm 4 Core

Designed for UK armoured cables to allow plenty of room to work

www.cef.co.uk

 

[Julie.]

None of what you suggest are suitable for burial get some proper joint kits.

CMO+C 1.5-6mm Straight Resin Joint Kit for Cables up to 6mm 4 Core

Designed for UK armoured cables to allow plenty of room to work

www.cef.co.uk

I think he will need tee joints (break out) rather than straight, but same place, same style of thing.

 

[LukeD]

It must be a Resin filled enclosure no matter what form

 

[westward10]

I think he will need tee joints (break out) rather than straight, but same place, same style of thing.

I agree.

 

[DefyG]

Galv boxes will corrode although terminations should be secure if encased in resin, but the resin filled joint kit per Julie #3 is the best option.

 

[richo106]

Thank you for the replies, I am going to look for a resin T joint.

Could I just fill wiska box’s with resin? And use wago connectors. As there will be 2 x SWA’s and flex

Thanks again

 

[richo106]

Magic Gel Pack (420g/ml) - IP68 | Wiska (MPSG420W)

 

[westward10]

There are two ways of doing this the right way and the wrong way.

 

[DefyG]

Whichever way you decide, don’t forget to ensure swa has continuity and is earthed.

 

[mainline]

Hi

I am looking to install some driveway up lights on my new drive way, either side of my drive is grass/gravel (soft dig)

I have spoke to a couple sparky mates and they have done it with galv conduit t boxes, wagos and magic gel (or similar) with gaskets/box lids. SWA between the boxes and flex out to driveway. Then bury these boxes to the side of the driveway so they aren’t on show, I know not ideal but no where else to put JB’s

My question is, is there a better way to do this? What’s the best thing to bury? Wiska box? Galv conduit box?

Any advice/ information greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Are you contemplating using mains or 12 volts ?

 

[westward10]

Are you contemplating using mains or 12 volts ?

Not really relevant.

 

[richo106]

Aurora EN-RGL1 G-Lite IP67 GU10 Ground Light 304SS

Buy online Aurora EN-RGL1 G-Lite IP67 GU10 Ground Light 304SS from Edwardes Brothers. 24 Hour UK next day delivery

www.edwardes.co.uk

I am thinking of using these

 

[richo106]

3-Way Black Under Ground Box Size 0 | Pratley (56202)

 

[mainline]

3-Way Black Under Ground Box Size 0 | Pratley (56202)

How long is the cable run /how many lights ?