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Radial Circuit using box installation method...

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I am curious if anyone has ever done this, and if not any reason?  Is it acceptable? 


So, the scenario is that you install a radial circuit for lighting or sockets for that matter (could apply to either in this instance), and the image I've attached as the example probably isn't the best, but it was the clearest image I could find. 


The example is as follows - you have a circuit coming from the CU on a 16amp radial, rather than just go from one to the other repeatedly could you not use a junction box installation method. As long as the box was accessible.  I know the image shows lighting etc, but I was not thinking of it like that in this instance, it would be either just lighting or just sockets. 


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  • Chris Pearson:

    Looks a bit like BS 7671 Fig 15B. Be aware that if you want to branch at a socket, the terminals of BS 1363 socket-outlets are not required to accept more than 8 mm² of conductor although the better ones will accept 12 mm².


    And the photo looks like somebody's college practical work on a board.


    Z.


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  • Chris Pearson:

    Looks a bit like BS 7671 Fig 15B. Be aware that if you want to branch at a socket, the terminals of BS 1363 socket-outlets are not required to accept more than 8 mm² of conductor although the better ones will accept 12 mm².


    And the photo looks like somebody's college practical work on a board.


    Z.


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