Connector blocks in DBs

[sparx northeast]

I've heard it said many times that connector blocks are not allowed to extend cables inside DBs and whilst I agree it's not good practice, I've never found a regulation that specifically prohibits the use of connectors blocks. Does anyone know of a regulation number regarding this?

 

[malcolmsanford]

There isn't a regulation that says you can not use them. Like most "good practice" guides over the years it as morphed into a "regulation against" 134.1.4 is the guide.

 

[DPG]

I've heard it said many times that connector blocks are not allowed to extend cables inside DBs and whilst I agree it's not good practice, I've never found a regulation that specifically prohibits the use of connectors blocks. Does anyone know of a regulation number regarding this?

A DB is full of screw-terminal connections already - can't see the problem with another one! Daz

 

[R G]

As said not a reg against this , I often use din rail connectors myself If I need to..

 

[davesparks]

Connector blocks are allowed but ideally should be fixed in place not floating.

 

[telectrix]

i use these if it's just 1 or 2 extensions indise the DB.

 

[davesparks]

I use wago 221's and fix them inside the enclosure with some double sided tape

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

I just twist together tape and move on.

Joke by the way I've used wago before inside when all other avenues exhausted and can't practically or financially be avoided

 

[telectrix]

what's wrong with wirenuts?

 

[amlu]

splice, solder and heatshrink if you are on a budget.

 

[telectrix]

12p for a push-in splice connector 30 secs to fit. solder and heatshrink + time about £8. which is best for a budget?

 

[jackhammerJIM]

I just twist together tape and move on.

Joke by the way I've used wago before inside when all other avenues exhausted and can't practically or financially be avoided

I served my time at a firm who had a spark nicknamed " Terry twist and tape "

Ooh he was rough !

 

[snowhead]

what's wrong with wirenuts?

Painfull I'd imagine..
Have you tried ointment??

 

[amlu]

12p for a push-in splice connector 30 secs to fit. solder and heatshrink + time about £8. which is best for a budget?

£8 will give 100g of solder and 11meters of heatshrink. that should last for a while. takes 2 minutes to do the joint if you have already hot iron.

 

[telectrix]

time to plug iron in. search the van for solder, wait for it to warm up, solder the joint, then unsolder as you forgot to put the H/S on first, then get the heat gun from under the front seat where you forgot it was. sod it. i'm packed up and in the pub while youre waiting for your iron to cool down.

 

[Leesparkykent]

i use these if it's just 1 or 2 extensions indise the DB.View attachment 30801

What Amp are they? I've never used them...will have a look at them when in the wholesalers next.

 

[Andy78]

What Amp are they? I've never used them...will have a look at them when in the wholesalers next.

32A. Ideal also do 2, 3, and 4 port 32A connectors in the standard configuration, but they are no bigger than wago 20A connectors.

 

[telectrix]

beaten to it. 32A and the beauty is that, as thery're in line. 1 conductor each end, they's neater than wagos. line products do them, as do amazon and ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ideal-Spl...tor-Box-100-/400824478360?hash=item5d53002a98

 

[Marvo]

beaten to it. 32A and the beauty is that, as thery're in line. 1 conductor each end, they's neater than wagos. line products do them, as do amazon and ebay.

Ideal Spliceline? In-Line Push-In Wire Connector - Box 100 | eBay

Are they 14.27 quid each or is that for a packet of them?

**edit** sorry, ignore that I see it's a box of 100.

I usually ferrule and heat shrink, always found it most reliable, quick, cheap and easy plus it leaves a very low profile connection not much thicker than the wire itself.

 

[Dave OCD]

That's for a pack of 100.