Joint Boxes

[disinfo]

May seem a silly question to some, but its just something I feel unsure about after college tonight and I didn't have time to ask.

When using, say a 6 way JB, is there a standard way you should use the terminals? i.e. should you always use the same terminals for bringing the supply in / taking it out. Or is it more down to personal preference and how you prefer to "dress" the box.

 

[333rocky333]

What is a 6 way J/b

 

[disinfo]

Sorry, 6 terminal Joint / Junction box

 

[RF Lighting]

Convention tends to be permanant live and neutral in the middle too terminals, but it really doesn't matter at all.

 

[disinfo]

Fair enough, cheers.

 

[333rocky333]

What ever is easiest really unless the terminals are marked.

Years ago choc block was marked L and N but nooone took any notice, it was also common for some to put N to the left and L to the right and earth in between, derived from the layout of a plug I think.