Wiring capacity of 1g box

[wrightsonm]

I want to have 2 x 1g 35mm box with 3 switches each 2 way switched from either end of the room. Im concerned about cable density in the back box so was considering fitting 3 x 3 core +e 1.5mm (because i have plenty) to each switch and do the rest in a wago box / in ceiling rose. This would remove halve the number of cables in one of the light switches. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

 

[donrkebab]

It will be ok, you just have to be very neat, got two of them in my place, and don't skimp on the box depth.

Edit - Didn't notice the bit about the jb, your switch box will be ok on its ownn

 

[AndyPRK]

I wouldn't have a junction box in the ceiling.

try and do it correctly first.

Do you really need 2 way switching on everything?

Isn't that gonna be a game of guessing what combination turns the lights off at the end of the night

On the box you take all the light feeds out of, you could use a double gang.
you can get double gang switches with 3 or 4 switches ( 6 even)

 

[wrightsonm]

The purpose for the 2 way switching was I getting fed up having to walk back to turn half of the lights off on the way to bed.

You are probably right, I could reduce the number of 2 way switched pairs.

The back boxes are 35mm can't go any deeper based on the wall thicknesses tbh.

Thanks.

 

[Adam_151]

If you think about how you are wiring it, it wont be a problem, don't install joint boxes where there is no need

I assume you are looping at switches? If you were to jam feed in, feed out, 3 switch wires, and 3 three cores in one switch, and just have the 3 three cores at the other, then the first one would maybe be a bit tight. But if you thought about it, you could move the switch wires to the lights to the far end, so you have two switches each with the 3 three cores, and at one you have your feeds and the other you have three switch wires to lights.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I want to have 2 x 1g 35mm box with 3 switches

Not going to fit.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Use 1mm cable. 1.5mm is much bulkier and not so bendy. Easier, for a few quid.

 

[SimonH2]

I've seen someone stuff that sort of wiring quantity into a 16mm box
Yes, he was a "professional" sparky