I can now do a junction "box" mf in 20 secs, switch loop and feed

[Leesparkykent]

Think a good use of these, if they could take 2.5mm (& 32A), is spurring off a cable on a RFC as a through connection. The instance where you can't use a Wago box, 'cos there is not enough slack on the cable, for the two cut ends to go into the one entry of the Connexbox.

A Hager J803 usually does the trick.

 

[Midwest]

They need competition

 

[The Ghost]

Originally when I wired a switch and loop in loop out in a junction box it was one of those brown bakelite 4 terminal little brass grub screws. In a loft bent down in partial darkness and I had to get it exactly right. You can't imagine how glad I am something like this and the strippers that come with it, and other things like wago came along.

 

[telectrix]

think those brown circular junction boxes have had their day now. they can R.I.P. along with the SR 53, Hindenburg, Steam Power, and the Fairey Swordfish.

 

[sparksfly]

Thanks for the user feedback info Vortigern, i did look at these last year at Elex but got put off by price. I can see they will come in handy for certain jobs.
For smaller joints i usually use a little jcn box from toolstation Junction Box IP20 4 Entries - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/Junction+Boxes/sd3071/Junction+Box+IP20/p59791 and push fit connectors.
As for very quick downlight install...
Saxby shieldplus MV downlights are good mid range with integral push fit with 2x cable capacity.

 

[telectrix]

if you like the 2 cable push fit entry, have a look at the JCC V50. only 50mm tall, and can be covered by insulation. since finding these, i specify them on all installations.

 

[westward10]

That Toolstation joint box looks a right piece of shyte.

 

[123]

@123 could you see yourself using these?

No, I can't see a situation where I would need to use them to be honest. Would you be using them?

 

[sparksfly]

That Toolstation joint box looks a right piece of shyte.

Maybe not a wagobox or chocbox but it is smaller & proven useful sometimes.

 

[Wilko]

That Toolstation joint box looks a right piece of shyte.

It is better than leaving the connectors run free, but not by much

 

[Deleted account]

I got them a month ago from trade fair. The best product at the show.

Brilliant time saving when doing lighting in loft for first floor. I hate being in lofts so anything that hurries the job is brilliant.

Really easy to use.

 

[westward10]

Maybe not a wagobox or chocbox but it is smaller & proven useful sometimes.

Can't see a situation where such a piece of tat would ever be useful.

 

[sparksfly]

if you like the 2 cable push fit entry, have a look at the JCC V50. only 50mm tall, and can be covered by insulation. since finding these, i specify them on all installations.

Thanks for the info...I do like the look of them especially 50mm height is useful and will bare them in mind in future. I am more of a fan of the replaceable lamp option, easier to maintain/upgrade without damaging the ceiling.

 

[Phil Thompson]

No, I can't see a situation where I would need to use them to be honest. Would you be using them?

I’d doubt it tbh. I could see their potential for suspended ceiling lighting. And look much faster than using click flow connectors.

But the wholesalers round here would charge a fortune for them to make them not worthwhile anyways lol

 

[a-z electrics]

Yes I bought a starter set too at elex show.. they work fine, the strippers alone are worth the money.
They are a real time saver so if you have lots of junctions to do I reckon should be cost effective and they leave a very neat and consistent jacket and wires strip..
I would also endorse the fact if space is an issue they are very compact, apart from the fact that unless you want a simple cable in, cable out you need to use both ends of the splitter; sometimes the job demands access just one end of a jb, like the wagobox.
Well worth trying in my opinion .They definitely have a place..