IP 55 Enclosure from screwfix! code 33991

[HappyHippyDad]

I have just used 11 of these boxes with SWA terminations

They are awful and I dont want someone else to have the same problems I did.

They seem ok, quite sturdy and the price attracts you, however one or two of the screws snapped when doing up the front cover and then MANY more snapped when undoing to test. This leaves a snapped screw in the box which you either have to remove and rebore or provide a new box (both options being a right pain). This happened to 5 of the 11 boxes.

The reason I am writing is because screwfix is the biggest seller to electricians on this site (according to the poll). Screwfix themselves are great, but I would strongly recommend against this product.

IP55 Enclosure Grey 85 x 75 x 65mm | Weatherproof Enclosures | Screwfix.com

 

[Octopus]

I always use Wiska boxes!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I always use Wiska boxes!

Haven't tried them Murdoch, what is the advantage of them? Is there anything different compared to other IP adaptable boxes? They look fairly similar to the IP box I usually use and am comfortable with :

IP65 Adaptable Box 93 x 93 x 55mm | Junction Boxes | Screwfix.com

 

[Octopus]

Haven't tried them Murdoch, what is the advantage of them? Is there anything different compared to other IP adaptable boxes? They look fairly similar to the IP box I usually use and am comfortable with :

IP65 Adaptable Box 93 x 93 x 55mm | Junction Boxes | Screwfix.com

Give one a go and see what you think - they are about £3.50 each + VAT

They don't use screws for a start to hold the lids on!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Give one a go and see what you think - they are about £3.50 each + VAT

They don't use screws for a start to hold the lids on!

I shall do that, thanks..

 

[Octopus]

I shall do that, thanks..

Take a look on the TLC website as they list the sizes and colours

 

[londonfire]

Wiska boxes with earth bars. Much less hassle whilst earthing the sheath.

 

[telectrix]

must be heavy handed. i use the BG ones with no issues. at least the knockouts knock out without splitting the box, unlike some i;ve tried.

 

[Corbs]

must be heavy handed. i use the BG ones with no issues. at least the knockouts knock out without splitting the box, unlike some i;ve tried.

+1 an you can always guarantee its your last box in stock as well

i find the wiska plastic/threads to be hard wearing haven't had any problems yet

 

[uksparks]

I've used these for CCTV junction boxes next to the cameras on end or mid runs of conduit, thought they were ok but yes I agree the screws were slightly iffy but if you use the correct screwdriver it works better.

 

[CockneyReject]

Never have liked BG but that's a lot of screws to just snap, you weren't using a combi drill or impact driver to tighten them were you? Either that or you've got forearms like Popeye

I tend to use the IMO din rail enclosures edmundsons sell never had any problems with them

 

[HappyHippyDad]

must be heavy handed. i use the BG ones with no issues. at least the knockouts knock out without splitting the box, unlike some i;ve tried.

These arn't the ones with knockouts Tel, you have to drill these out with a hole saw. i've used the ones you mention before and liked them.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I've used these for CCTV junction boxes next to the cameras on end or mid runs of conduit, thought they were ok but yes I agree the screws were slightly iffy but if you use the correct screwdriver it works better.

Used a CK pozi size 2 and after one or two snapped I treated them like a beautiful woman and still they snapped!

 

[ferg]

TBF HHD the image you posted had knockouts.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Take a look on the TLC website as they list the sizes and colours

I have just bought 2 of them (different sizes) to have a play with :smiley2: