These LINE JB Thingy's

[Big n Daft]

I've tried these things and I'm not going to predjudice anybodys thoughts on them yet, later chap and chapesses.
Has anybody else had a go with them and whats the verdict???

 

[Amp David]

Got a bag of em yesterday, but not used em yet. But once i do i will give you my thoughts

 

[Mark_Burgess]

No, dont think I will either, I dont like the way they use cable ties to secure the cable and the lack of screwing it to a joist.

 

[Big n Daft]

Got a bag of em yesterday, but not used em yet. But once i do i will give you my thoughts

Best get thrashed in then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[stan794]

Same here, cable ties are naff so is the idea of screwing them to a joist through the cable tie eyes, looks gash.

 

[LineProducts]

Hi Guys
Theres a parallel thread at:
http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-tools-products/46806-anyone-tried-line-connector.html
Details on fixing etc can be found at:
http://www.lineproducts.co.uk/forumshop/K97-A5-inside.pdf

Can also use a cable tie mount to secure to joist etc:

Mark, what is it that concerns you about using cable ties?

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Personal preference, I looked at them at the Elex show on the Wago stand and just dont like them.

I have various sizes of screwdrivers with me, but not slim cable ties. Having a screwdriver with me the cable restraint will be tightened up, having to go get a cable tie from the van or wholesaler as not everyone keeps thin cable ties on them, I am convinced that they wont be replaced by some people. Also if anyone came across one for the first time on an installation and a cable tie was not present, would they just think its a poor design junction box?

For now I will stick with the Hager ones, maybe in time I may change my mind.

 

[LineProducts]

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Some wholesalers who sell them loose prefer them without the cable tie. From similar feedback we have started supplying ties with all of our packs.

 

[ste mac]

I bought a bag of them, I have used a couple & I prefer them to the chocboxes I used to use. They are quicker to put together & I hate the crappy screws supplied with the chocboxes.

 

[Amp David]

Don't know what all the moaning is about regards not being able to fasten then to a joist or similar, as no matter which sort of JB you use, when using them for connection of down lights, you can't fasten to a surface anyway.

 

[Chr!s]

Had a email from Hager, cant upload but here is the link to what they sent

17th Edition Junction Box Guide Hager

Has the MF on it too!!

 

[Big n Daft]

That Hager thing looks a right pain in the backside.
I've used the Line thingy to replace a choc bloc (no box) above a light fitting where there was no access above and hardly any slack on the cables. I cant think of anything else on the market that would have done the job. I got a loop in/out, switch wire, flex to the light, cable to a fan and a cable to another light. All very tight but no other way.
Mark to answer your comments from a practical point of view, I'd rather carry a pair of cutters and some cable ties than mess about with a screwdriver/clamps.
Fitted some downlights with 'em the other day. Just for fun timed me'self on the last one.................. 2 mins to make the jb off, not bad even for an old codger like me.
I cant speak highly enough of the LINE JB, its fandabbydozee

 

[1shortcircuit]

I'm always open to trying new ways of working smarter and not harder so it sounds that this is definitely worth a try. If it saves time and complies with the regs then it's got to be a no brainer

I've used loads of choc boxes and I must admit whilst I have now got the knack of them they can still be time consuming and fiddly.

:thumbsup

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Same here, cable ties are naff so is the idea of screwing them to a joist through the cable tie eyes, looks gash.

what do you mean cable ties are naff....as if its a fashion or summat?......you use whatever is required to do the job....given regs and own intuition of course.......

 

[stan794]

what do you mean cable ties are naff....as if its a fashion or summat?......you use whatever is required to do the job....given regs and own intuition of course.......

Been using up the ones I ordered to try this week and I have to take that bit back mate now I'm used to them, great for downlights. I also got some of the little fixings Farrel mentioned to fix them to joists etc, works fine. Will order some more.