Hi,
I've got a standard pendant with 4x t&e cables going in, and we want to replace it with a decorative fitting. I know there are many ways to make the new connections but I'm wondering what is the best way to make it easy to test for the next guy.
In my case I don't think I can safely fit all the cables with wago connectors in the cap of the new fitting as it's quite small, so was considering going into the attic space and fitting a wagobox up there with a single t&e down to the fitting. However it would mean the connections are not accessible unless you go up into the attic (I know this is theoretically OK as it is 'accessible' and the wagobox would be maintenance free anyway) but would it make any testing difficult in the future? Other option for some lights would be make a larger hole in ceiling and again use a wagobox and push it up into attic space, so it could be pulled out from below so would be easily accessible. For this particular light the hole required would not be covered by the fitting so not really an option.
Are there any other smaller junction boxes that can accommodate a total of 5 cables (feed in, feed out, switch, cable for new light and spur to other light)? I've come across the quickwire which would be great if there were only 4 cables but won't work for 5. How would you guys do it? Thanks for any replies!
I've got a standard pendant with 4x t&e cables going in, and we want to replace it with a decorative fitting. I know there are many ways to make the new connections but I'm wondering what is the best way to make it easy to test for the next guy.
In my case I don't think I can safely fit all the cables with wago connectors in the cap of the new fitting as it's quite small, so was considering going into the attic space and fitting a wagobox up there with a single t&e down to the fitting. However it would mean the connections are not accessible unless you go up into the attic (I know this is theoretically OK as it is 'accessible' and the wagobox would be maintenance free anyway) but would it make any testing difficult in the future? Other option for some lights would be make a larger hole in ceiling and again use a wagobox and push it up into attic space, so it could be pulled out from below so would be easily accessible. For this particular light the hole required would not be covered by the fitting so not really an option.
Are there any other smaller junction boxes that can accommodate a total of 5 cables (feed in, feed out, switch, cable for new light and spur to other light)? I've come across the quickwire which would be great if there were only 4 cables but won't work for 5. How would you guys do it? Thanks for any replies!
