Bathroom junction box lighting

Shaq · Feb 17, 2018

Hi, im trying to fit spot lights in a bathroom.. the main is currently out of a wall with a small amount of cable on it, can I use block connector with black tape and sink it so I can extend the wire to run further from the bath? If not can I use an ip65 rated jb sitting about 170mm away from the bath and 2.25m high from the floor?

Taylortwocities · Feb 17, 2018

Shaq said:
can I use block connector with black tape and sink it so I can extend the wire to run further from the bath?

NO! you cannot make a connection like that and hide it in the wall.
I guess you have access to the loft above?
Go there and find the cable. Make the joint up there.

PS when you say

Shaq said:
the main is currently out of a wall

What do you mean? is this a permanent live, or is it the switched live and neutral from a previous light fitting?

MJPD29 · Feb 17, 2018

No, do not do that. Use advice given above.

Shaq · Feb 17, 2018

This is the main permenant live and its only about 4inches worth of wire to play with. Was told I can use a waterproof junction box?

Taylortwocities said:
NO! you cannot make a connection like that and hide it in the wall.
I guess you have access to the loft above?
Go there and find the cable. Make the joint up there.

PS when you say

What do you mean? is this a permanent live, or is it the switched live and neutral from a previous light fitting?

buzzlightyear · Feb 17, 2018

Shaq said:
Hi, im trying to fit spot lights in a bathroom.. the main is currently out of a wall with a small amount of cable on it, can I use block connector with black tape and sink it so I can extend the wire to run further from the bath? If not can I use an ip65 rated jb sitting about 170mm away from the bath and 2.25m high from the floor?

any RCD PROTCECTION on that circuit ?

Shaq · Feb 17, 2018

None. Is that required?

buzzlightyear said:
any RCD PROTCECTION on that circuit ?

buzzlightyear · Feb 17, 2018

I would seek help before going any feather ,and look at your insurance
policy .

Pete999 · Feb 17, 2018

Shaq said:
Hi, im trying to fit spot lights in a bathroom.. the main is currently out of a wall with a small amount of cable on it, can I use block connector with black tape and sink it so I can extend the wire to run further from the bath? If not can I use an ip65 rated jb sitting about 170mm away from the bath and 2.25m high from the floor?

Only if you are registered with one of the C,P,Schemes