Mf connector

[333rocky333]

Think it was Banallsheds that recently posted about these.

I notice now they are stamped with MF in a circle so assume these now conform to the Regs.
Though 16amp rated and only for 1 mm and 1.5mm T+E cable.

Guess they could be good for situations where cable damaged or cable has no slack, as you can afford to chop out a 50mm section, join straight through or Tee out to a new lighting point.
Also a version with the option to 3 plate wire in a switchpoint if needed.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Think it was Banallsheds that recently posted about these.

It was.

https://www.diynot.com/diy/posts/4040266/
https://www.diynot.com/diy/posts/4040513/

I notice now they are stamped with MF in a circle

Not in the photos you show, nor in the ones on the maker's site...

 

[333rocky333]

It was.

https://www.diynot.com/diy/posts/4040266/
https://www.diynot.com/diy/posts/4040513/


Not in the photos you show, nor in the ones on the maker's site...

I think its a recent thing i have 2 in the van so will post a pic asap

From there website https://www.quickwire.co.uk
They were doing free sample recently https://www.quickwire.co.uk/quickwire-sample-request/

 

[ban-all-sheds]

They haven't updated all of their photos, and I happened to be looking at old ones when I said "...nor in the ones on the maker's site..."


https://www.quickwire.co.uk/product/quickwire-switch-load-junction-box/

https://www.quickwire.co.uk/product/quickwire-splitter-junction-box/

 

[JohnW2]

Chrome refuses to connect me to www.quickwire.co.uk, on the grounds that it regards the site as insecure.

 

[securespark]

Mine doesn't, loads fine.

 

[JohnW2]

Mine doesn't, loads fine.

Interesting. I've tried turning off all the security settings I can find which look as if they may be relevant, but that makes no difference.

Kind Regards, John

 

[John D v2.0]

so they don't class reversing the polarity as a problem? seems they tell you mistakes can be made the traditional way, but that also applies equally here.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

They appear to have no holes to allow them to be fixed to anything, and no cable clamps or restraints.

That does not seem a good combination.

Although they seem to think it is a beneficial feature:

 

[securespark]

Are you saying it does not comply with the BS and EN numbers it displays?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

We have no idea what they require.

We have quite a lot of evidence suggesting that the way manufacturers self-declare BS 5733 compliance is a farce.

 

[securespark]

Got mine this morning.
They are very clever!
They have a connection system that clamps the sheath when clicked home.
There is also a removal tool that will unclip the connector so you can remove a cable.
There are also u brackets that allow you to secure the unit to a joist.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Got mine this morning.
They are very clever!

Can you really make make 4 connections in 7 seconds?

They have a connection system that clamps the sheath when clicked home.

There are also u brackets that allow you to secure the unit to a joist.

ho hum.

The info on the site doesn't make it clear that the device clamps the cable sheath.

But it's a fair cop re "They appear to have no holes to allow them to be fixed to anything".

Doh.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Looks like a neat idea - I like the way you just push T&E in. I don't like the price as much.

I wonder if the price has fallen since I wrote that?

They aren't way out of line wrt J80x. Wagobox probably works out cheaper, but has the coin which on the obverse says "greater flexibility" and on the reverse "more faff".

But when considering its rivals, the fact that it only accepts T/E is going to be a bit of a show stopper when it comes to lights pre-wired with flex, or designed to only accept flex.


So what do the folks who've got samples think? Are you going to carry them on the van?

 

[securespark]

Can you really make make 4 connections in 7 seconds?

Yes, if the cables are prepped first.