On 2012-08-28, ARWadsworth wrote:

Roger Mills wrote:
On 28/08/2012 08:40, David WE Roberts wrote:


(2) I really, really hate it when the ceiling rose has three or
more sets of wires coming into such a small space. Endless fiddling
to get everything to slide down for access, then slide back up
again to refit the rose. Also doing it perched on a set of steps
looking up.

I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned this type of product as a
possible solution to Problem 2:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products... UbMtAodsTcAEA

This is but one example, but there are lots out there - all with
terminals into which you push a number of bare wires, which it grips
and connects together. Some systems have free-standing multi-way
connectors, and a box to contain them[1]. They should easily fit in
the space between ceiling and boards.

They are brillaint.


I noticed that while browsing the catalogue recently & this seems like
a good place to mention what I was wondering about.

I guess it's called "Maintenance Free" because it can be buried under
the floor without worrying about future access to check that the screw
terminals are still tight. Is that correct? What kind of terminals
does this box use that are more secure than normal screw terminals?