junction box under sink

[MCourt2011]

Just bought a flat and noticed a junction box under the kitchen sink.

Don't like the thought of it being there unsecured as if we get a leak, the box would get wet.

Is it a big job to move the box and secure so that it's not at risk of being touched by water?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

It is not the ideal place for a junction box to be, If at all possible I try and replace the whole run of cable, so avoiding the joint and at the same time route the cable beneath the kitchen units.
I this can not be done then moving the cable beneath the kitchen units with the junction box connection could be your best solution, providing the cable length will allow and the junction box is left in an accessible place, for later inspection/testing purposes.

 

[ivixor]

There are doubtless plenty of other junction boxes in places where if there was a leak, they would get wet. You just can't see them. Leave it alone.

 

[starspark]

At least its accessible!!

 

[sparkwright]

As said, you get leaks anywhere.

But the junction box should be fixed to something.

You could replace it for an outdoor junction box if you like, cables best entering the bottom of the box.

 

[RMS]

Junction box under the sink.

This is not something I would loose sleep over. Depending on the severity of a leak water will reach many unexpected places and come into contact with electricity.

Starspark, how many junction boxes do you come across that are not accessible?

 

[starspark]

far to many!!

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

far to many!!

So... how can you come across them then?

 

[RF Lighting]

By pulling down ceilings, ripping up floors or knowing they are there somewhere, but unable to get to them, so you cut it off and start again.

 

[JohnD]

I found some when the ceiling came down.

Interesting case of green slime too.

I love a bit of green slime.


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[1john]

You wanna put a plasterboard up there quick !

 

[JohnD]

I'll be tidying it first.