Earth terminal block

[Mike Johnson]

Does anyone know where I can get an earth terminal block like this in the UK: https://www.leroymerlin.fr/v3/p/produits/repartiteur-de-terre-p-40-mm-michaud-e1401450424

 

[marconi]

It is not the answer to your question - sorry - but there are 9 in stock in the Calais shop you provided a link to - which is not far away. They have other shops too.

 

[radiohead]

Can you not use a 100a single pole Henley block?

 

[pc1966]

Would something like this do:

RS PRO Commoning Block, 6 Way, 750 V | RS

uk.rs-online.com

Data sheet says 4 * 6-16mm and 2 * 16-35mm

 

[buzzlightyear]

Can you not use a 100a single pole Henley block?

nah, he's a Frenchie dressed up in English clothes, to good for him. Lol.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Thanks for the reply guys, but the suggested items do not have the open side for the main cable which is what I especially want.

 

[pc1966]

Thanks for the reply guys, but the suggested items do not have the open side for the main cable which is what I especially want.

Ah, so the clamp-on style of attaching without breaking the main conductor?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Yes, its for an existing installation with a very awkward route, just seemed as though it would be simpler, but looking at this a bit closer, the earth's out of the service head are only 10mm?

 

[davesparks]

Yes, its for an existing installation with a very awkward route, just seemed as though it would be simpler, but looking at this a bit closer, the earth's out of the service head are only 10mm?

How will the open sided connection help with an awkward route?

A line tap will allow you to connect to an unbroken cable, and be more reliable than that dodgy looking block in your OP

 

[Mike Johnson]

Just take my word for it.

Looked at line taps how would they work with multiple connections?

 

[davesparks]

Just take my word for it.

Looked at line taps and can't find any at a reasonable delivery charge, do you have a link to a any?

I don't just take the word of any faceless stranger, I'm not daft. Plus saying that just makes it sound like you are doing something non-compliant and hiding it.

TLC sell line taps as far as I can remember

 

[Mike Johnson]

Nor am I daft and don't have to explain myself to anyone who answers a question with a question. And I am not doing anything non compliant. Dam & Blast I just explained myself.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Post a pic of what you are trying to do, this post is getting like Hello hello, hey renny. Lol.

 

[westward10]

Just solder to it.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I thought I was quite clear in my first post, I am trying to find a multiple connection block that can clip onto an existing cable and have other cables attached to it. I do realise that because lots of us have time on our hands it's very easy to get a bit pedantic, but I am just a simple fellow and say what I mean without a hidden agenda.
[automerge]1586954504[/automerge]

Just solder to it.

Good option, but I have multiple connections needed onto the existing earth cable.

 

[pc1966]

How much space around it? Could you use a line tap to connect a short length of 10mm (or 16mm, or whatever) to another multiple-connection earth block?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Yes I could another option thanks, I just thought the solution I had posted originally was much neater.

 

[marconi]

https://docs.rs-online.com/b0e4/0900766b81252183.pdf

Unitech Electric Group Limited - http://www.unitechlightning.com/earthing-accessories.html

 

[Mike Johnson]

Thanks to all of you who gave positive suggestions, I have now found a neat solution, if it works I will post a picture of it complete.

 

[freddo]

I believe this one from RS allows connection to a continuous main conductor, IIRC the bar at the bottom slides out when the terminal is loosened.

 

[pc1966]

I believe this one from RS allows connection to a continuous main conductor, IIRC the bar at the bottom slides out when the terminal is loosened.

That is a good find!
Shame they are in packs of 3 and I have no reason to get one other than curiosity

 

[freddo]

Perhaps I'm wrong it was so long ago I last saw one of these, but I'm sure that's the reason the plastic is open at the back of the main terminal.

 

[Zerax]

...that dodgy looking block in your OP. ???

That happens to be the finest quality French electrical fitting... or "de pointe" as they say in the Dordogne.
[automerge]1587041178[/automerge]

Thanks to all of you who gave positive suggestions...

And what about those that gave suggestions that weren't positive ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

That looks as though you are trying to start an argument.

 

[GBDamo]

That looks as though you are trying to start an argument.

This is not an argument, it just simple contradiction.

 

[Mike Johnson]

No it's not etc:

 

[Mike Johnson]

I believe this one from RS allows connection to a continuous main conductor, IIRC the bar at the bottom slides out when the terminal is loosened.

Freddo, its actually the large terminal that slides off when its loosened, the only problem with it is there is no provision for fixing it to a back board, may have to use an earth clamp.

 

[Daisy90]

How will the open sided connection help with an awkward route?

A line tap will allow you to connect to an unbroken cable, and be more reliable than that dodgy looking block in your OP

What does this mean? I'm trying to put up a light and have been told there's only 2 wires in the light which means I need a separate earth terminal I bought new chrome light switches, got a so called electrician to change them over, he fiddled about for an hour then said he had to go, he left me with the same light I already had up, didn't even attempt it actually.

The hour was taken up with him changing the light switches from the white to Chrome, but now the light doesn't turn on at all. Never put a light up in my life, I'm going to try, please can you tell me what a seperate earth terminal block is. The instructions say I need one.
Would there already be one or is this something extra I need to buy?

 

[timhoward]

What does this mean? I'm trying to put up a light and have been told there's only 2 wires in the light which means I need a separate earth terminal I bought new chrome light switches, got a so called electrician to change them over, he fiddled about for an hour then said he had to go, he left me with the same light I already had up, didn't even attempt it actually.

The hour was taken up with him changing the light switches from the white to Chrome, but now the light doesn't turn on at all. Never put a light up in my life, I'm going to try, please can you tell me what a seperate earth terminal block is. The instructions say I need one.
Would there already be one or is this something extra I need to buy?

Hi @Daisy90
You'd be better off starting a new thread with some pictures. It's a very different topic to the one this thread is about.
One tip right now - before you try and change the light, focus on getting the switches working again.

 

[telectrix]

and post an approximate location. 1 of us may be close to assist.