Is this ok?! (joining two wires)

[simondyntDBeK]

I have two new ceiling lights in the loft. The power cable comes from a switch into the connector block (to power one light) then a second cable goes out to power the second light.

Does this look ok? All fits (just about) but does seem a lot of cable in a small place.

Nothing is connected to the mains yet.

Cheers!

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[Jackrae]

The cable clamps should be acting on the outer covering (grey & white) and not on the individual cores.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Otherwise, connected correctly.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

Thanks Jackrae - I've got to redo it anyway as I have too much grey cable so will do it better.

But the principle is ok?

 

[simondyntDBeK]

Thanks both!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It's not designed to take 3 cables.

I'd advise replacing it with one of these:

 

[securespark]

It's not designed to take 3 cables.

Does the manufacturer say that?

 

[John D v2.0]

I agree with BAS - further evidence it looks like someone has had to flipped the top cable grip over to try to get the screws to bite. It's not really gripping anything properly now.

If the cables are clipped and the box is fixed, it would be OK without the grips, but I'm guessing it is not.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

I agree with BAS - further evidence it looks like someone has had to flipped the top cable grip over to try to get the screws to bite. It's not really gripping anything properly now.

Are you sure? The instructions actually suggest you may need to flip the grip depending on the cable.

 

[sparkwright]

It's an in-line flex connector, designed for extending or repairing the flex on an appliance.

It's not designed for what you are trying to do.

The jb Ban showed you is better, or even one of those enclosed choc-box things, usually with the clear cover.

 

[John D v2.0]

Interesting. So that's alright to flip it, but they don't suggest it's ok for two cables. Also they only mention flexes not solid cables.
I would personally say trim it back and terminate properly, and fix the box and cables to something solid, then it'd be OK. But opinions may vary.

Since when did "Mains Supply" come in quotes?

 

[sparkwright]

It's not ideal. It doesn't like two cables on one side. In the photo the cord grip barely accepts the cables WITHOUT the sheath.

Get the correct connector.

 

[John D v2.0]

Agreed sparkwright, I was just suggesting a way that didn't require the cord grips - by clipping the cables it would be more like a normal junction box so the lack of functining cord grips would be less of an issue.

 

[JohnW2]

The jb Ban showed you is better, or even one of those enclosed choc-box things, usually with the clear cover.

Or maybe even one of these, which is designed for almost the OP's exact situation (click click here for details)..

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnW2]

... the link in my above post above doesn't seem to work - try this one .

Kind Regards, john