Connector strips

[kingeri]

When's the last time you used a standard connector strip?



With the availability of wagos, Line connectors etc.
This isn't a random question, I do have a purpose behind asking.

 

[Megavolt]

Proberly not since last year now. Been using line connectors

 

[Clive P]

Hi,
Usually for a temporary fix before the main connection job,ie, the odd socket box, light point etc,

Regards.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

well....
again we have a similar argument to

ring V radial

joints at switches

PVC channel V oval conny

the point i`m trying to make here is you use whatever`s appropriate for the job...

 

[kingeri]

Only reason I ask is that I used one today in an intermediate switch and got a right -------ing off another guy, saying they are no longer allowed etc.etc. I told him he was talking a load of tripe and to do one. I would have used a wago but I just didn't have any with me.

 

[silverfox1]

Also depends how many you need and who's paying ! As for no longer allowed , would be interested in that reg number, what tripe indeed.

As long as connector is correctly rated and accessible cannot see a problem.

 

[shanky887614]

used some yesterday on 5 sockets on a ring.

if your not allowed to use connector stip then why are we still allowed to use sockets as they connect to the cable in the same way with a screw?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Only reason I ask is that I used one today in an intermediate switch and got a right -------ing off another guy, saying they are no longer allowed etc.etc. I told him he was talking a load of tripe and to do one. I would have used a wago but I just didn't have any with me.

First I've heard of it...where did he get that nugget from?
I use wagos almost exclusively now,mainly because the strip connectors in smaller sizes from CEF are hopeless. the 30's are ok but the smaller ones it's a lottery as to whether the screw has a slot,whether it'll strip...or if you do manage to tighten it the bottom of the terminal tunnel splits.

 

[bigbaddave]

Today... Boiler stat.. I must be a cowboy

 

[specs]

First I've heard of it...where did he get that nugget from?
I use wagos almost exclusively now,mainly because the strip connectors in smaller sizes from CEF are hopeless. the 30's are ok but the smaller ones it's a lottery as to whether the screw has a slot,whether it'll strip...or if you do manage to tighten it the bottom of the terminal tunnel splits.

Had all of the above, now use wago or line

 

[sparkdog]

Mostly use Wago now especially if its in an attic.No more fiddling around with terminal screws for me.But I did use connector block recently in a light fitting rose.

 

[rapparee]

Also depends how many you need and who's paying ! As for no longer allowed , would be interested in that reg number, what tripe indeed.

As long as connector is correctly rated and accessible cannot see a problem.

perhaps it was in the job specs not to use strip connectors, not necessarily a legal requirement applicable to anywhere else outside of that job

 

[silverfox1]

perhaps it was in the job specs not to use strip connectors, not necessarily a legal requirement applicable to anywhere else outside of that job

Good point .

 

[Redvanman]

My niceic inspector told me I couldn't use con blocks in the back of a switch unless it was fixed to the back box either by a screw or double sided tape. !!!!!!
but heyho I use wagos exclusively now, much quicker and easier

 

[netblindpaul]

Tell your NICEIC inspector he is a **** then the next time you see him from me, or put him on touch with me & I'll tell him to his face, & I'll get my NICEIC inspector to tell him the same, because he is.