thanks to all....its the JB work which made me think it was an old one used
i will buy one more robust and tuck the grey insulation inside the perimeter
i suppose i could trim the copper so it doesnt stick out of the connector part
there is a top for the JB but the screw doesnt hold it very well
the mcb hadnt occurred to me..
and i really think conduit will look more professional...and a new box with a top outlet to match the ones at the back
thanks chaps for the advice
as i said its a handy twin socket at the door of the garage and i didnt want to lose it
cheers
geof
When you get a new junction box, BUY A 30 A 3 TERMINAL JUNCTION BOX.
The one you have there is only a 20 A, the terminals are small, and it's awkward getting 3 cables into it.
A 30 A one will be a much better job.
i thought this as well...the jb there looks like the ones i had in my bungalow for lighting...a bit flimsy and not enough "air" around the cables.
this one looks the business!! and a slot to hold the grey insulation
i will be doing a full makeover on this with 20mm conduit and a pallet box to suit
cheers