On 20/04/2014 16:04, Roger Mills wrote:
On 20/04/2014 12:31, Tim Watts wrote:
On 20/04/14 12:02, RJH wrote:
I have to extend the cable feeding 13A sockets. Is this:

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?...Cable_crimping

'maintenance free'? Or should I use a junction box. The cable will be
underneath floorboards, routed properly.

And apologies - I'm sure I've seen this raised before - but I can't find
the question or remember the answer.


If the floorboards are liftable, you could arguably use a regular
junction box. However, bearing in mind that people lay carpets and
laminate over the top, I'd use one of these:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ASJ803.html

Maintenance free, cable clamps and fixing of the box by screws to the
joist - everything you need in one box at a dirt cheap price. I have
used these BTW and they are good.

+1

Crimping is also fine - and maintenance free - but these boxes are a lot
less effort.

Wago terminals in a wago box are also ok... (and quite nice for PITA
places to work in since like crimps you can make each wire connection
individually and then stuff em in the box)

--
Cheers,

John.

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