consumer unit in ceiling help

[eeb1933]

hi everyone

been to look at a job today house is being upgraded and they want a new fuseboard, only problem is the current board is tight against the ceiling and there dropping the ceiling 8" to hide rsj thats boxed in, now i know i could crimp heat shrink each circuit and put all in an enclosure but i'm sure i've seen din rail connectors that are push fit like wagos? anybody know if there is such a thing and where i can get them from? :|

 

[Andy™]

you could always use existing CU as an enclosure (providing its adequately IP rated) to extend/crimp the cables to new location

 

[Evans Electric]

Not sure about push fit , could just use the standard ones with terminals. Or a suitable enclosure with crimp lugs .

Crimp lugs would be the cheaper option .

 

[Apache]

i'm sure i've seen din rail connectors that are push fit like wagos?

You are not going mad. They exist, they are made by Wago and can be bought here

http://www.wagobox.com/shop/rail-mounted-terminals

 

[PC Electrics]

If you crimp / heatshrink to extend then you do not need to put these joints in any enclosure. Which is what you want isn't it? If the ceiling is coming down 8 inch then the joints won't be accessible afterwards, surely?

 

[Andy™]

If you crimp / heatshrink to extend then you do not need to put these joints in any enclosure. Which is what you want isn't it? If the ceiling is coming down 8 inch then the joints won't be accessible afterwards, surely?

if its joined by crimp or push fit, it wont need to be accessible. just if you have lots to crimp & extend, rather than heatshrink each one, it would be easier to keep them in an enclosure