Chocboxes

[Dazza1976]

Hi all,

Does anyone else find the screws on these for the cable clamps, a nightmare to screw in ?
I think the chocbox was an excellent invention apart fom this one problem, unless i just managed to get a dodgy batch.

Ive seen these ones in screwfix, and wondered if they are any better :

http://www.*************/prods/4884...on-Boxes/Greenbrook-Connection-Box-Pack-of-10

Im also tempted to give the wago box a try as lots of people have raved on about them

 

[Amp David]

First thing I do is throw em in the bin, then snap off the daft bit sticking up from the cover.

Use cable ties on them, miles better than the clamps. Oh, also don't use connecter blocks either, use Wagos

 

[Marvo]

Can you explain what a 'choc box' is please, I'm guessing it's local slang for some kind of termination box. The link in the opening post isn't working.

 

[ezzzekiel]

just a plastic box to terminate in.

i do same and use cable tie as clamp

 

[mogga]

here Marvo its an invention that was Waiting to be invented so simple yet so effective Welcome to Chocbox

 

[pennywise]

They are rubbish personal opinion of course, cheap plastic and fiddlely on a par with magnamole, click flow connectors are far quicker for downlights and for general junction boxes Ashely 801's.

 

[mogga]

there are now several different makes out there all basicaly the same

 

[sythai]

If you go on the wagobox site you can get them to send you a free sample,link below.... got one in the back of van ready to try out..

Competent Persons - Free Wagobox Sample (Restrictions Apply) - Junction Box - Products

As for choc boxes, cable ties and wago's every time

 

[ian]

use them all the time. i love em. never had a problem to be honest.

ian

 

[Amp David]

Wago boxes are just the same amount of messing as using a choc box IMO. The click flow are no quicker to wire, just great if you want to disconnect downlights for testing. The only time I used clickes, the cable grips didn't grip at all with 1.5mm t+e.

 

[Marvo]

They look pretty useful. If you make a joint with one of them for lighting is it legal to leave it loose in the ceiling according to the UK regs or should you screw it securely to a rafter / joist.

 

[sythai]

The only time I used clickes, the cable grips didn't grip at all with 1.5mm t+e.

Same here, looked like a good idea but like you say couldnt keep cables in place.

Shame really because when you pop back after the plasterer has been it's just a case of plugging them in, thats it... no wiring second fixing involved done already.

 

[Amp David]

Same here, looked like a good idea but like you say couldnt keep cables in place.

Shame really because when you pop back after the plasterer has been it's just a case of plugging them in, thats it... no wiring second fixing involved done already.

Glad its not just me then. End of the day, they're just as fiddly as connector blocks as thats all they all with a plug attachment.

Using the cage clamp lighting Wagos makes connecting up after plastering a doddle too though, Ok so yheres a little extra work of fitting a cable tie!

 

[fazhols]

Try the LINE junction box. www.line.ac
They also offer the best deal on WAGO connectors!
LINE PRODUCTS HOME

 

[truckster]

Agree with Amp David, easy to wire, easy to unplug for testing especially as I have a lead made up for the loop tester. POP