Is it within the IEE regs to use connector strips or blocks to wire up
halogen lighting in the ceiling?
Specifically I am thinking of connecting the lighting spur to various
halogen lights using connector blocks (which subsequently connect to
transformers).
Is this allowed or do I need to use enclosed junction boxes (the round
type).?

John

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:17:44 +0100, "john" strung
together this:

Is it within the IEE regs to use connector strips or blocks to wire up
halogen lighting in the ceiling?

If it's 12V, yes, but crimped connections are better. If it's 240V,
no.
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd

Lurch wrote in message . ..
On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:17:44 +0100, "john" strung
together this:

Is it within the IEE regs to use connector strips or blocks to wire up
halogen lighting in the ceiling?

If it's 12V, yes, but crimped connections are better. If it's 240V,
no.

I agree about using the crimped connections made with a good quality
ratchet crimping tool. But strip connectors can be enclosed inside a
"chocbox" which would satisfy the regs.

Jon.

On 18 Jun 2004 07:11:05 -0700, (John
Southern) strung together this:

I agree about using the crimped connections made with a good quality
ratchet crimping tool. But strip connectors can be enclosed inside a
"chocbox" which would satisfy the regs.

Yes, never thought of that. It'd also give you a cable clamp as well
for the lighting leads.
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd

Lurch wrote in message . ..
On 18 Jun 2004 07:11:05 -0700, (John
Southern) strung together this:

I agree about using the crimped connections made with a good quality
ratchet crimping tool. But strip connectors can be enclosed inside a
"chocbox" which would satisfy the regs.

Yes, never thought of that. It'd also give you a cable clamp as well
for the lighting leads.

I spotted the ads in Pro sparky mag and thought hmmm thats better than
using insualtion tape ! Yes ive done it and will hold my hand up and
say its bad practice.
Also fancy getting my hands on some WAGO connectors to see if there
any better than trusty choccy blocks.

Jon.

On 18 Jun 2004 16:11:37 -0700, (John
Southern) strung together this:

Also fancy getting my hands on some WAGO connectors to see if there
any better than trusty choccy blocks.

I think they're fantastic! I've seen them in the magazines but when I
visited the WAGO stand at Interbuild I had a big handful from the
samples jar. After using a few on the odd job here and there I was
impressed enough to go and order one of those selection trays, they've
got a connector for every occasion. They're particularly handy when
you're trying to put light fittings up with restricted cable length
and\or room.
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd

Lurch wrote:
On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:17:44 +0100, "john" strung
together this:

Is it within the IEE regs to use connector strips or blocks to wire up
halogen lighting in the ceiling?

If it's 12V, yes, but crimped connections are better. If it's 240V,
no.

Are connector strips OK if you use a bit of brass tube inside to act
as a crimp?
Worked well when I tried it, would not pull out with the screws removed.

On 26 Jun 2004 00:52:47 GMT, Ian Stirling
strung together this:

Are connector strips OK if you use a bit of brass tube inside to act
as a crimp?
Worked well when I tried it, would not pull out with the screws removed.

You can use connectors, just not shoved in the ceiling, if you put
them in a box you're OK but you may as well just use a junction box by
the time you've faffed about.
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd