Pictures of simple jobs done properly.

[Dave OCD]

I was thinking as per thread title why don't we post up some pictures of how we do the simple common things, would be interesting to get different views and also show the people new to the trade how things ought to be. I'll start off with a simple 3 plate ceiling rose pendant that my son did yesterday, I think it's pretty good.

 

[Dave OCD]

A little bit of tape won't fall off.

 

[telectrix]

A little bit of tape won't fall off.

it will when the glue dries out.

 

[Dave OCD]

But that will give you enough time to connect it Tel. Actually a mixed up switchwire with lamps connected to the lights in the circuit can do some entertaining things.

 

[telectrix]

usually Bang.

 

[Dave OCD]

Not with the resistance of lamps preventing a dead short though.

 

[telectrix]

not if the s/l is connected to the N

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes of course you're right but if the 2nd neutral [let's assume it's a 3 cable ceiling rose] is in the switched live terminal and lamps are fitted it may not go bang.

 

[telectrix]

Yes of course you're right but if the 2nd neutral [let's assume it's a 3 cable ceiling rose] is in the switched live terminal and lamps are fitted it may not go bang.

in that case ytou'd have both terminals of following lights sitting @ 240Vno p.d. so no current flow, darkness descends over the manor house.but with switch off, might see the incorrect wire as a false N and give a glimmer.

 

[Dave OCD]

Depends on whether the neutral in or out was swapped with the switched live. I've had lights glowing and brighten/ dim from switches for other lights on the circuit - last one was when a helpful plasterer removed then reconnected a pendant after re-skimming a ceiling.

 

[leep82]

 

[leep82]

I find these mini junction boxes much easier to make off than any chocbox when doing downlights

 

[Dave OCD]

Nice and neat that. You might find it easier still to use downlights with integral loop in/out connections though.

 

[leep82]

Nice and neat that. You might find it easier still to use downlights with integral loop in/out connections though.

Customer had already bought these otherwise id have considered it

 

[Rpa07]

And 2mm CPC sleeving!!!!

 

[Rpa07]

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There's something very artistic about that photo, I like it.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I don't like them little JB's...I would use a J501 for downlights if I required a JB.

Ashley J501 16 Amp Downlighter Junction Box - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ASJ501.html?ad_position=1t1&source=adwords&ad_id=206608176938&placement=&kw=hager%20j501&network=g&matchtype=e&ad_type=&product_id=&product_partition_id=&test=finalurl_v2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk6TbrduO1gIVzbDtCh2BuQPUEAAYASAAEgL3K_D_BwE

 

[freddo]

I didn't think a standard JB was allowed to be used floating because of the lack of strain relief? Though there must be millions of joint boxes installed that way around the country.

 

[leep82]

I didn't think a standard JB was allowed to be used floating because of the lack of strain relief? Though there must be millions of joint boxes installed that way around the country.

I get that but once the fitting is in the ceiling what strain is being put on the cables. What strain relief does a standard ceiling pendant offer that the jb in my pic doesnt?

 

[freddo]

That's a good point! I'm sure many of the regulations are trying to create solutions for problems that don't exist. I'll let you off anyway, LSF is never fun to terminate.

 

[Dave OCD]

A little method I use sometimes for additional sockets fed from an existing RFC, A 16A MCB rather than 13amp FCU. Also in the enclosure is a 32a DP switch which is the last of a little stock I had, handy bit of kit. Yes the enclosure is insulated and not metal but I really don't have an issue with that in this instance. This one was fitted by my son, he's doing well. [No CPC sleeving on show for Westward 10 to get excited about this time].

 

[telectrix]

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neat, but are the ends of that flex ferruled?

 

[telectrix]

A little method I use sometimes for additional sockets fed from an existing RFC, A 16A MCB rather than 13amp FCU. Also in the enclosure is a 32a DP switch which is the last of a little stock I had, handy bit of kit. Yes the enclosure is insulated and not metal but I really don't have an issue with that in this instance. This one was fitted by my son, he's doing well. [No CPC sleeving on show for Westward 10 to get excited about this time].View attachment 38122

is Chint Charles a new manufacturer? is he relalted to Chint Eastwood?

 

[Dave OCD]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who makes up the odd thing from 'stock' . Should get a response or two eh.

 

[Dave OCD]

is Chint Charles a new manufacturer? is he relalted to Chint Eastwood?

Still laughing at that, Mrs thinks I've finally lost the plot.

 

[static zap]

Insulating tape ...

it will when the glue dries out.

..I thought it loved ouzing sticky everywhere -for ever. . !