On 29/08/2012 13:09, Adam Funk wrote:
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?

Basically, they're spring-loaded clamps. Some have levers which open the
clamp, and make it easy to insert and remove wires. These are ok for
solid or stranded wire. Others are just two metal strips in the form of
a V, sprung together at the pointy end. Pushing a wire down the middle
separates the strips - which then grip the wire. This type is only
suitable for solid wire, and is more difficult to take apart - but you
can usually remove a wire by twisting and pulling at the same time.
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Cheers,
Roger
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