Loop in/Loop out connector frustration

[zetland76]

Hi,
Just spent a frustrating afternoon replacing 3 bathroom downlights with LED equivalents. But the loop in/loop out connectors are a real pain. There are 4 tiny buttons at the top of the fitting which allow a wire to be inserted when they are pressed. When I try to insert the wire the strands fray and I can't get all the wire in and consequently the clip won't hold the few strands that do get in.
Is there a simple trick to easily insert the wires?
Grub screws would have made life so much easier.
Thanks
Mike

 

[flameport]

Why are you using stranded wires?

 

[zetland76]

My fault. I just asked the man for 6 metres of 5 amp lighting wire and I got the stranded. I omitted to tell him what it was for. I've managed to get 2 out of 3 lights installed, but I could change the wire.
Thanks Mike

 

[flameport]

Flat 1mm² T&E cable with solid cores is generally used for lighting, and it's very likely that's what those connectors were designed for.

 

[zetland76]

Bought 5m of 1mm cable. Replaced previous stranded wires. Worked a treat.
Just realised I think I'm getting too old to be crawling about in restricted places under the eaves.

Thanks Mike