Code for 'taped joint' above downlights - no access above

[loz2754]

devil's addy here.... it prevents access to live parts.

We all know that tape falls off in no time. The only real use for such tape is when pulling cables.

 

[Dustydazzler]

A good wrapping of 5 or 6 twists of good leccy tape won't fall off in a hurry. I have come across tape joints that are probably 30 years old and still had to spend 5 minutes un-peeling the tape off...

 

[loz2754]

A good wrapping of 5 or 6 twists of good leccy tape won't fall off in a hurry. I have come across tape joints that are probably 30 years old and still had to spend 5 minutes un-peeling the tape off...

Ah yes. But them were different times, when boys were boys, men were men, and tape was tape!

 

[telectrix]

and tape was tape!

and now we have SD cards and dongle sticks. not much use for wrapping wires in.

 

[DefyG]

it's recommended in B&Q instructions.

Not exactly the 'Electricians Bible' though!

 

[telectrix]

Not exactly the 'Electricians Bible' though!

I.m an atheist.

 

[DefyG]

It is in the Best Practice Guide!

 

[littlespark]

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It is in the Best Practice Guide!

They must be referring to the twisted cpc, not in a connector.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Nowt wrong with that connection, and they went the extra mile with the plant pot fire hood...

 

[Let me think]

Would rather have connector block wrapped in tape, than wago 221 not in an enclosure.

Came across this a while ago in a loft (loft had is own lights) while trying to figure best route to lay cable for an extension, all of a sudden I'm in darkness (didn't have torch up with me - another school boy error) as I turned around to head back to the hatch to see what's happened, I feel loose wire with my hand.

Anyway, back with torch came across these wago 221s in which a couple of levers were opened and one of the live wires had popped out.

Can only guess with my movement in the loft I had disturbed this hidden connection (insulation enclosed connection) which resulted in the levers popping open, wire popping out and (thankfully) RCD tripping - photo taken after wire reinserted and loft insulation pulled back.

So please please always use an enclosure, don't go trying to save a few pennies here and there, as next person may not be as lucky as me. BTW levers on 221 open very easily compared to 222

 

[ipf]

^^^
I can't see what the problem would be with an Ashley/Hager 301/401 joint box in such a situation. Done properly, with skill and dexterity, of course.