Which in-line junction box?

[dishman]

Noticed this dangling down from a loft rafter and thought it was much better to contain it in a choc box or in-line junction box.

I think the existing chock is oversized for the cable. It appears to be 6mm cable.

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I notice there are a variety of solutions. Which one is considered most appropriate?

The simplest solution is the choc box type.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/chocbox/54936

Then there is the push fit variety.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLCT101C.html

or this:https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ASJ501.html

or this: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/DEBOX2.html

Many thanks in advance

 

[EFLImpudence]

Well. it certainly doesn't look like 6mm². More like 1mm²

It's up to you which you choose.

An old fashioned round JB with cables clipped.
Choc-box would be easiest to go round what you have.
Clik not necessary if you don't want to separate again.
Ashley 501 is good.
Ashley 803, good - or the Debox (never used) - MF if you want to hide it away.

 

[dishman]

Ahh, I was looking at the cable which seemed to have a 6 imprinted on it. That teaches me for going by markings on the cable.

Super - I will just choose one then.

Taa

 

[Doggit]

I'd be a bit suspicious of the blue tape on either end of the cable. If it wasn't for that, I have said just go for the chocbox, but it might be better to take it apart and redo it.

Unless you've got a local TLC near you, adding VAT and carriage will bump the price, so this one might be better.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

 

[dishman]

Indeed the cost difference for shipping is always a pain sometimes. Especially if the item is unavailable most places. I have a local screwfix but not a TLC, hence screwfix is significantly cheaper.

What is the grip strength like on those things? I assume they clamp the wires pretty damn tight.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Indeed the cost difference for shipping is always a pain sometimes. Especially if the item is unavailable most places.

This sort is widely available:

 

[dishman]

I decided that the cheap choc box style was good enough. The existing chock was certainly oversized for the cable. It was probably for 6mm2 cable.
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There was no issues under the blue tape. But I shortened all the cables anyway. Much better hopefully.

Thank you for the advice as always.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It shouldn't really be dangling like that.

 

[dishman]

Taa, it has two cut outs for screws so I intend to fix it to one of the rafters soon.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Just bear in mind, as pretty much everyone here can attest, there is little so permanent as a temporary job