Lighting

michaem · Dec 8, 2008

Hi

I am currently only several months into my Level 2 so i am not very experienced.

I have a bar that consists of spotlights that has had to be taken down from the kitchen as it was about to fall off ( dodgy Plastering )

I want to put a battern holder up there but the cables are just not long enough to terminate into the holder.

So ideally i am going to need to extend the cable cant replace as it is not possible to locate cable back to the supply.

How do i extend the cable I was thinking of using a 5 amp strip connector and running a small amount of 1.0mm twin and earth But is a strip connector the right item for the job.

Do i need a junction box if so which one?

Any help would be great .

Thanks

a1 · Dec 8, 2008

Firstly, Welcome to the forum.

You could do it with a 5A terminal strip in a Chocbox.

You could also use a JB - Like you have suggested.

You could Crimp & Heat shrink them (& Choc Box - if you wish)

You could use Push fit connectors, and - you've guessed it - a choc box.

michaem · Dec 8, 2008

Hi Admin

Thanks for the quick answer I gather the key item to use is a chocbox.

Can i just ask is a terminal strip the strip connector that i was refering to i.e the small plastic clear terminals?

Thanks Again

Matt

SPECIAL LOCATION · Dec 8, 2008

Hi AdminThanks for the quick answer I gather the key item to use is a chocbox.

Can i just ask is a terminal strip the strip connector that i was refering to i.e the small plastic clear terminals?

Thanks Again

Matt

Hello michaem....

welcome

I think you are correct you and Admin are both talking about the same stuff.

Strip connector

Terminal strip

Terminal block

Connector block

Screw terminal strip

Screw connector block...

etc... (or any other similar combination of words!)

all various names for the same stuff.

typically comes in 3A, 5A, 15A, 30A ratings..

ChocBox is the rectangular box that you can mount the

"terminal strip" into.

Just as a tip...

although the 5a rating is suitable for a lighting circuit...

The holes for the wires can often be too small if you goto to get more than two conductors into them..

e.g. if light is looping in & out to next lamp..

you could have;

supply in / supply out / switch / light fitting,

e.g. maybe 3 neutrals & 4 earths in some of the connectors..

if 1.5mm can be a bit of a no go!

If I have to use terminal strip I tend to use 15A as the smallest practical size!

(unless its is crammed into the back of a tight wall light fitting with just the two of each conductor.. then 5A may be only option! )

Apache · Dec 8, 2008

Or you could solder them

Any others? Twist them together and a bit of insulation tape

SPECIAL LOCATION · Dec 8, 2008

Or you could solder them Any others? Twist them together and a bit of insulation tape

eh! X(

watch it Apache!!!!!!

you are pinching our friend Nicky T's favourite jointing method there bud!!

you will have to pay him royalties you know!!!

; \

Blushing