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5A Junction box

JDW

Are 5amp junction boxes acceptable on a 6amp lighting circuit?

I personally wouldn’t use them as they are too small, but if they are already fitted are they acceptable? 

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    JDW: 
     

    Another I have seen a few times is strip connectors (choc blocks) in loft and floorboard spaces without an enclosure. Would that fail an inspection? 

    Yes. I normally use a surface pattress to enclose such. It can be retrofitted if a small slot(s) are cut into the pattress then a blanking plate is fitted to enclose the connections. The pattress is flame retardant. My method saves having to undo the connections to thread the cables through the knock outs. The connections are less likely to be touched by someone visiting the loft in the dark and perhaps receiving a shock if fully enclosed.

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    JDW: 
     

    Another I have seen a few times is strip connectors (choc blocks) in loft and floorboard spaces without an enclosure. Would that fail an inspection? 

    Yes. I normally use a surface pattress to enclose such. It can be retrofitted if a small slot(s) are cut into the pattress then a blanking plate is fitted to enclose the connections. The pattress is flame retardant. My method saves having to undo the connections to thread the cables through the knock outs. The connections are less likely to be touched by someone visiting the loft in the dark and perhaps receiving a shock if fully enclosed.

    Z.

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