When extending cables in the ceiling, with a connector block inside a chocbox, do I have to leave access to this new junction?
Thank you
Dain
Thank you
Dain
Chocbox - do I need to provide access?
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Use maintenance free connectors if access is a problem
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That opens the options up.
Does it make any difference if push fit connectors are used, or do I need to use lever connectors?
Does it make any difference if push fit connectors are used, or do I need to use lever connectors?
as far as i'm aware only the 221 are approved, i know the wago box definitely is the only one approved
It seems the wagobox is not actually a wago product, but is made by a company called connexbox, presumablly under some sort of agreement with wago. It also seems that there are several different wagobox models, which have different connector requirements.
The connexbox site says of the original wagobox
"BS 5733 MF accessory when used with Wago 222 and 773 connectors or Wago 221 and 2273 connectors using the appropriate adapters (sold separately)."
For the wagobox 221-4 they say
"BS 5733 MF accessory when used with Wago 221-4 series. Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions."
For the wagobox XL they say
BS 5733 MF: When used with Wago 221 and 2273 connectors. Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions.
For the wagobox XLA they say
BS 5733 MF: When used with Wago 222 and 773 connectors or Wago 221 and 2273 connectors using the appropriate adapters (sold separately). Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions.
For the wagobox light and wagobox capsule they don't seem to claim maintenance free at all.
The connexbox site says of the original wagobox
"BS 5733 MF accessory when used with Wago 222 and 773 connectors or Wago 221 and 2273 connectors using the appropriate adapters (sold separately)."
For the wagobox 221-4 they say
"BS 5733 MF accessory when used with Wago 221-4 series. Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions."
For the wagobox XL they say
BS 5733 MF: When used with Wago 221 and 2273 connectors. Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions.
For the wagobox XLA they say
BS 5733 MF: When used with Wago 222 and 773 connectors or Wago 221 and 2273 connectors using the appropriate adapters (sold separately). Use as directed in the BS 5733 MF instructions.
For the wagobox light and wagobox capsule they don't seem to claim maintenance free at all.
the links ive posted are the maintenance free versions
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Not in a choc box though
I meant a similar chocobox maintenance free, they sell them complete, but I don't know the electrician name.
I call them maintenance free boxes and they come in 2/3/4 and 6 ways.
Electricians told me they can be left under floorboards without access.
Correct me if wrong.
The drawback being if you've only got one or two connections to make and you like the wago boxes the clips are sold separately and are only sold in massive packs of 100 at £20+. Alternatively there are traders on ebay selling smaller pack sizes but even then - pricey
Try cpc farnell, they do smaller quantities at fair price
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/cable-leads-connectors/connectors/wago-connectors
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/cable-leads-connectors/connectors/wago-connectors
The links you have posted are for the original wagobox and the 221 connectors which according to the manufacturer of the wagobox are only a maintenance free combination if an extra adapter plate is used.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wagobox-221-connector-inserts-20-pack/822fv
Rs components do them in packs of 10 for about 3.50
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