Large Junction Box

[Graham81]

Thanks for the links guys. The issue is that the three different cables have so many cores that it is diffcult to fit them all into the connector blocks & I assume it is not good practice to remove some of the ends of individual cores to free space???

 

[Iggifer]

I think there's some breakdown in communication here.

This is what you're trying to achieve? No?

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[Graham81]

That is correct Iggifer - spot on. But whereas in your image the cables have a single core my have multiple core so am unable to really get more than say ring in & ring out within the connectors. Make sense?

 

[JohnD]

Thanks for the links guys. The issue is that the three different cables have so many cores that it is diffcult to fit them all into the connector blocks & I assume it is not good practice to remove some of the ends of individual cores to free space???

do you mean they are stranded? Unlikely to be 2.5mm then. How did you measure or identify it?

Looking forward to your photos.

 

[JohnW2]

If it really is the (stranded) old imperial equivalent of 2.5mm² T+R, you really should not have difficulty getting three into one terminal.

Kind Regards, John

 

[EFLImpudence]

Remove the screws completely.

 

[Graham81]

Sorry guys I am not home at the moment to take a picture but the cores are similar to this:

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mx275u0BKt6fm1LI0KkwR3w.jpg

 

[JohnD]

how many strands are there, and how did you decide it was 2.5mm?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Yes it is twin and earth.

Well, at 4mm and above the L&N conductors will have 7 strands, they aren't fine-wire ones like the ones in your photo.

But I think we really do need to focus on this:

It will be internal and the three cables are all 2.5mm.

What did you measure that was "2.5mm"?

 

[ericmark]

This is called a double cooker connection unit it may be what you need, but you have not said where and why you want to tap into a cable.

In this case it is designed to be in the wall using a back box and only two cables have clamps. All electrical work is designed, installed then inspected and tested, the design may be for a protective device at destination rather than origin although then normally limited to 3 meter, but to just break into a cable without knowing what the designer intended could be dangerous, it also could be very straight forward, so some more information as to what you are trying to do would help.

I am sure you don't need one of these

 

[dannyboi2003]

I prefer to use these for any larger/older stranded cables as makes terminations much easier:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MK1132W.html

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MK1133W.html

 

[ban-all-sheds]

normally limited to 3 meter

 

[securespark]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...5b0EpUQax7v-ayOjqYypPdFEDf4m2vIBoCctUQAvD_BwE

OR

http://cpc.farnell.com/click/wa220/...GUK-CPC-GEN-SHOPPING-CLICK-Electrical-PL14893

 

[Graham81]

Thanks guys I feel that item:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...5b0EpUQax7v-ayOjqYypPdFEDf4m2vIBoCctUQAvD_BwE

Will fix my issue!!!

 

[sparkwright]

We never established if your cables are actually only 2.5mm2.

If your cables are 6mm2 or 10mm2, a 60amp junction box is available.