Best method for smokies

[NadHuh]

Ok let's try to do this without getting any "Get of you DIYer your not getting any answers from us!" I am not a DIYer.

So I was wondering how people normally connect there smoke alarms,
Do you connect the twin and earths in a junction box.
Or do you use a chock box or do you just get one of those adapter plate that gives you space to put a connector block in.
And which is the best method?

 

[Octopus]

The only reason somebody would use 2 x T&E rather than 3 core is they are using knocked off kit from site on a homer.

2 x T&E - very bad practice IMHO

 

[Guest55]

.....on a homer.

lol , like it.

 

[kingeri]

What about using 3core&earth when T&E is unavailable, and connecting the spare core to the CPC?

 

[Jimmyb]

i was went to a job where all ring mains where wired in 3core +earth, they used earth for all back boxes and the 3 cores for the socket terminals

 

[kingeri]

i was went to a job where all ring mains where wired in 3core +earth, they used earth for all back boxes and the 3 cores for the socket terminals

That's not good, surely would have only been 1 or 1.5mm2?

 

[Stuuk1]

Guys come on, give the guy a chance...

Just because he may be a first year apprentice doesn't mean you need to give him a load of stick.

He asked a question, if you can't / aren't prepared to answer it properly then reply to someone else in another thread.

 

[Jimmyb]

it was 2.5mm, i couldnt believe it because i never knew they made it, i looked on internet when i got home i found you can get it

 

[electric will]

i connect the wiring within the pattress extension boxes underneath the smokes.
this is my last , and possibly only , sensible post of the nite.

i don't understand. Could you please explain again?

 

[Benjamiin]

Agreed stuuk!! There is nothing wrong with the way it's been wired as long as all cores are connected,
I.e live neutral earth from one, ic from brown core of 2nd t&e and then earth the blue core and the remaining earth,
theres people out there that would wire it in twin and use the earth as the ic, so using two twins with all cores connected is perfectly acceptable practice!
Some people need to stop thinking they're better than others, I am a qualified spark (17th) and I say to my apprentice, I'd rather you make my ears bleed with questions than you be in any doubt over anything you do in work, just help the poor sod, and get a grip, the poor lad wants advice, not an earful!!

 

[electric will]

Agreed stuuk!! There is nothing wrong with the way it's been wired as long as all cores are connected,
I.e live neutral earth from one, ic from brown core of 2nd t&e and then earth the blue core and the remaining earth,
theres people out there that would wire it in twin and use the earth as the ic, so using two twins with all cores connected is perfectly acceptable practice!
Some people need to stop thinking they're better than others, I am a qualified spark (17th) and I say to my apprentice, I'd rather you make my ears bleed with questions than you be in any doubt over anything you do in work, just help the poor sod, and get a grip, the poor lad wants advice, not an earful!!

Fair enough. He wants advice and certainly needs it, (in my opinion). Look at his previous threads, extractor fans, smoke alarms, but he tells us he's still a apprentice, don't ya think he might just be rewiring a house?
Hopefully not for a customer but maybe for a mate or for himself?

 

[Darkwood]

Im only posting because im bored and waiting for santa..? Come on lads if your not asleep he wont visit!!!!

 

[Benjamiin]

Cheers electric will! I also agree with your point! Nadhud, if you're an apprentice doing a foreigner/homer/favour for a mate, just beware that worst case scenario is you have a soap on a rope, and you can forget the forums , the only thing you'll be 'posting' is a letter home from her majestys pleasure!! Just be careful mate, I am not in anyway doubting your ability or competence, if you ain't sure, ask someone who knows to SHOW YOU how, not explain!

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

That's totally ludicrous.....could he not be bothered to go to the wholesaler? It's like me saying, "Ahhh, I've run out of smokes, can't be bothered to go to the shop, I'll just smoke this teabag instead.".

Bahahahaha!

 

[Guest55]

i don't understand. Could you please explain again?

no.
i cant make that post any simplier if i tried.

 

[Adam W]

Screwfix open on a Sunday ?

Don't believe it for one moment
Screwfix smokes are cheap and nasty

Screwfix tea isn't the best either.
End of discussion.