Loop in/out or junction box

[elektrisien]

Hi ,

A quick question about wiring downlighters. I am wiring college rooms, it is on price, so its kind of a rush job. There are 3 downlighters all about a meter from each other in the ceiling. The way the contractor wants it done, is loop in, loop out, meaning 3 choc boxes and connector blocks. Another way a spark showed me on site that is much quicker. is just taking all 3 downlighters to one choc box with a connector block. Can it be done this way ? Is it up to standard or a bodge job ?

 

[Pete999]

What's a choc box?

 

[MDJ]

Hi ,

A quick question about wiring downlighters. I am wiring college rooms, it is on price, so its kind of a rush job. There are 3 downlighters all about a meter from each other in the ceiling. The way the contractor wants it done, is loop in, loop out, meaning 3 choc boxes and connector blocks. Another way a spark showed me on site that is much quicker. is just taking all 3 downlighters to one choc box with a connector block. Can it be done this way ? Is it up to standard or a bodge job ?

Rather than post here just get on with it then, I would have connected them all by now LOL

 

[camerabloke]

cadburys choc box?

 

[Pete999]

cadburys choc box?

You sure? that could be black majic:skep:, get it?

 

[elektrisien]

It is a rectangular small plastic box that you use to for connections. The connector block fit in it , all the connections in the block is in the box. It makes it safe and protects the connections. You close the lid with a little screw supplied. Maybe you know it by a different name ?

 

[camerabloke]

nope:devil2:

 

[camerabloke]

do it using wagos and a wagobox

 

[D Skelton]

Twist 'em 'n tape 'em

 

[elektrisien]

Wagobox ? The contractor is supplying the materials. I cannot make up my own specifications as I go along. He supplied us with choc boxes and that is what is to be used. 6 replies and not one answer the question in any sensible way. Have you boys been in the beers ? Shall I post again on Monday ?

 

[Pete999]

It is a rectangular small plastic box that you use to for connections. The connector block fit in it , all the connections in the block is in the box. It makes it safe and protects the connections. You close the lid with a little screw supplied. Maybe you know it by a different name ?

Like junction box

 

[elektrisien]

It is called a choc box or chock box whatever your choice.

 

[MDJ]

I thought they were DIY bits of kit, we use wago boxes or Jbs usually, those things are horrible to use, I wouldn't use them myself, little 5 amp connector blocks inside and too many bits to screw in like cable clamps etc, yuk

 

[Pete999]

Like junction box

I see mate sorry bit of an old fashioned git I am,

 

[elektrisien]

I know they are time consuming and very fiddly to use. But that is the way they want it done,it is probably the cheapest method. That is why I want to use as few of them as possible. So, can I connect all the lights into one ? They all work from the same switch. Or is it loop in, loop out ?