Hi Teki They're the ones in my original post, I want to replace the existing one and also add another to power patio light. C
Fifty or so years later there’s still forum members who think that lighting circuits don’t really need a circuit protective conductor to earth fittings.
Hi fellas, Bought two of these https://www.screwfix.com/p/debox-2sl-screwless-in-line-junction-box/9858r will they do for under floor boxes? can't see the BS stamped into them though. They seem easier than the wagobox to do a four way junction for hall/patio light. C
Not compliant with BS 5733 then. That’s what you get if you buy cheap. Better with THESE you’ll not get more than a couple of cables in them either. Your existing boxes have several cables going to them.
Not bothered about price Bazza, do screwfix sell any that is compliant? Just need to replace one circular junction current three way with four way (hall light) and add another terminal three way end of line (to outside patio light wife insists upon).
I'm afraid I can't provide any verification of that however... it's just something I remember, but I don't know where from!
Not acceptable in my view and requires improvement, though not immediately dangerous. Twisted connections not IMO reliable as they may in time work loose. Should be made by terminal blocks, wagos, or POSSIBLY by soldering, or other suitable means.
Agree with @Comlec, “accessible” is fairly easy to interpret. If you’re having to think too hard about whether something is accessible, it probably isn’t... If you have to physically damage a surface or finish (e.g. cut plasterboard or flooring) then it’s not accessible. Unscrewing a panel or lifting a hatch, accessible. I would view that removing a recessed light or ceiling speaker would make the space above “accessible” whereas the space behind a pattress box is not. To use a plumbing analogy, if a joint was leaking water, how quickly could you get to it to repair it? @The Happy Builder most of those who believe no CPC on lighting are merrily fitting metallic switches as well...
What @Bazza you want people to read previous posts and use the search function??? Next you’ll want wild statements of fact to be backed up with knowledge of the regs...