Click Flow Connector

[hightower]

Got some small fluorescent tubes under the kitchen cupboards as worktop lighting, very unreliable, going to change them to LED strips (maybe something like this TLC Link) - the feed is direct to the light location, which loops in and out for all the lights, so 2 cables to each light except the last. I expect it'll be a bit fiddly getting 2 cables in to the lights I've linked - so was looking for thoughts.

My idea was to use these (Another TLC Link) and then have one short cable to the strip light. These seem small enough to hide away under the lip of the cupboard alongside the strip light (maybe a bit sticky tape to secure them?)

Just looking for thoughts on the method I'm thinking of, or improvements/suggestions that you might have?

Thanks,

 

[HandySparks]

I think these lights have an 'in' and an 'out' pluggable connector, one at each end. Can't you just feed one end and buy the linking cables?

 

[telectrix]

personally, i'd fit a FCU off the socket circuit. then use the proprietory links with the fittings. this way, if youever have a fault on the lighting circuit, you'll still have some light in the kitchen.

 

[hightower]

I think these lights have an 'in' and an 'out' pluggable connector, one at each end. Can't you just feed one end and buy the linking cables?

Nah, the cupboards are separated (cooker hood etc). The wiring is all in place, just trying to find the easiest way to utilise it.

 

[Richard Burns]

I tend to use small junction boxes, but click flow connectors also meet that criteria and are easier to disconnect for maintenance. Anything small and easy to use is good.

 

[telectrix]

think i see it now. maybe a wago lighting enclosure with wagos might be better. these can be fixed to the underside of the cupboards.

 

[hightower]

think i see it now. maybe a wago lighting enclosure with wagos might be better. these can be fixed to the underside of the cupboards.

Yeah, that was the first thing that came to mind, but they are 29mm deep whereas the click are 23mm. I know, what's half a cm between friends, right? But then I thought those click push connectors look awfully handy - where I can wire the lights in a comfy chair and then just push in to place when done.

 

[telectrix]

or you could use the B&Q tried and trusted method of choc block with 2 layers of tape. :boxing_smiley:

 

[hightower]

or you could use the B&Q tried and trusted method of choc block with 2 layers of tape. :boxing_smiley:

See, now I don't know if you're just having a laugh, or if that's your way of saying those Click Push Connectors aren't all that great?

 

[telectrix]

the click connectors are fine. they incorporate strain relief for the cables and are suitably IP rated. only thing is if you are going to use flex to the fitting, the ends should be ferruled.