Determined to fix it myself but need a little help...

[Sav]

Looks like a good idea to me, frees up a bit of space. Just use push fit Wagos myself tho

Dito mate !!

 

[dixon9]

Sorry guys - missed the first post of this "Why's that then" - so for both

Just a pet peeve really - the propensity for danger is higher, the use of crappy choc block in a switch enclosure, the increase in fault possibilities, and the fact that switch enclosures (generally) aren't designed to terminate neutral conductors.

I just find it kinda sloppy when there are other, better ways of dealing with the neutral conductor in a lighting circuit.

As I say, really personal preference, just don't think it's good practice to have conductors other than those being switched (and CPC, obviously) in the enclosure.

Well, wago type connectors are fully insulated unlike chocbloc...and Hagar now do a switch with a spare terminal to terminate neutrals.

 

[accordfire]

Well, wago type connectors are fully insulated unlike chocbloc...and Hagar now do a switch with a spare terminal to terminate neutrals.

Yup true. Sadly Wagos haven't been around too long - but they are a far better solution that choc block. Better still would be, like Hager, if all manufacturers put a neutral terminal in place.

It is a personal opinion, don't get me wrong - just one of those bug bear things we all have.

 

[stuylangford]

Good points,we are all entitled to take whatever view we like.....Personally I feel there are huge advantages in looping feeds to switches,with a single cable out to the lights. One or at worst two cables at the light,no joint boxes...all connections accessible...simples.

totally agree mate much easier than hanging off steps trying to wire jb`s

 

[jimbobuk]

Sorry guys,
Not wanting to disrupt the chat but just wanted to throw in my request again - - Is there anyone living near London SW8 who would be willing to pop round and help with our problem?
jimbob

 

[accordfire]

Sorry guys,
Not wanting to disrupt the chat but just wanted to throw in my request again - - Is there anyone living near London SW8 who would be willing to pop round and help with our problem?
jimbob

Might be better to start a new thread with something like "Visit Required SW8" in the subject line - there's a lot of guys out there who might not have read this post.

If you get no luck - I *may* be in Belgravia this coming week, subject to customer figuring out we need keys to get in! Sure we can arrange something at modest fees if nobody else closer takes you up.