Connector strips

[kingeri]

When's the last time you used a standard connector strip?



With the availability of wagos, Line connectors etc.
This isn't a random question, I do have a purpose behind asking.

 

[Megavolt]

Proberly not since last year now. Been using line connectors

 

[Clive P]

Hi,
Usually for a temporary fix before the main connection job,ie, the odd socket box, light point etc,

Regards.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

well....
again we have a similar argument to

ring V radial

joints at switches

PVC channel V oval conny

the point i`m trying to make here is you use whatever`s appropriate for the job...

 

[kingeri]

Only reason I ask is that I used one today in an intermediate switch and got a right -------ing off another guy, saying they are no longer allowed etc.etc. I told him he was talking a load of tripe and to do one. I would have used a wago but I just didn't have any with me.

 

[silverfox1]

Also depends how many you need and who's paying ! As for no longer allowed , would be interested in that reg number, what tripe indeed.

As long as connector is correctly rated and accessible cannot see a problem.

 

[shanky887614]

used some yesterday on 5 sockets on a ring.

if your not allowed to use connector stip then why are we still allowed to use sockets as they connect to the cable in the same way with a screw?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Only reason I ask is that I used one today in an intermediate switch and got a right -------ing off another guy, saying they are no longer allowed etc.etc. I told him he was talking a load of tripe and to do one. I would have used a wago but I just didn't have any with me.

First I've heard of it...where did he get that nugget from?
I use wagos almost exclusively now,mainly because the strip connectors in smaller sizes from CEF are hopeless. the 30's are ok but the smaller ones it's a lottery as to whether the screw has a slot,whether it'll strip...or if you do manage to tighten it the bottom of the terminal tunnel splits.

 

[bigbaddave]

Today... Boiler stat.. I must be a cowboy

 

[specs]

First I've heard of it...where did he get that nugget from?
I use wagos almost exclusively now,mainly because the strip connectors in smaller sizes from CEF are hopeless. the 30's are ok but the smaller ones it's a lottery as to whether the screw has a slot,whether it'll strip...or if you do manage to tighten it the bottom of the terminal tunnel splits.

Had all of the above, now use wago or line

 

[sparkdog]

Mostly use Wago now especially if its in an attic.No more fiddling around with terminal screws for me.But I did use connector block recently in a light fitting rose.

 

[rapparee]

Also depends how many you need and who's paying ! As for no longer allowed , would be interested in that reg number, what tripe indeed.

As long as connector is correctly rated and accessible cannot see a problem.

perhaps it was in the job specs not to use strip connectors, not necessarily a legal requirement applicable to anywhere else outside of that job

 

[silverfox1]

perhaps it was in the job specs not to use strip connectors, not necessarily a legal requirement applicable to anywhere else outside of that job

Good point .

 

[Redvanman]

My niceic inspector told me I couldn't use con blocks in the back of a switch unless it was fixed to the back box either by a screw or double sided tape. !!!!!!
but heyho I use wagos exclusively now, much quicker and easier

 

[netblindpaul]

Tell your NICEIC inspector he is a **** then the next time you see him from me, or put him on touch with me & I'll tell him to his face, & I'll get my NICEIC inspector to tell him the same, because he is.

 

[Redvanman]

Tell your NICEIC inspector he is a **** then the next time you see him from me, or put him on touch with me & I'll tell him to his face, & I'll get my NICEIC inspector to tell him the same, because he is.

I had to hold a giggle back when he told me especially the double sided tape.

he was an old guy so was it bit out of it, also told me that I should keep paper copies of everything rather than keeping them on computer etc..

 

[netblindpaul]

Another reason my AE would call him a **** then!

Most of my stuff is electronic, including the regs & my BS's now.

There is no reason for paper.

How is he going to cope with the new NICEIC online cert system?...

 

[Redvanman]

It was a few years back now I except he's retired now. He had a great way of saying "that's okay but I do it this way" and that was on the paper work not installs.
personally I find the inspectors who don't work for the niceic (ie testing engineers hired in) are far better than the niceic inspectors and give you some great tips on how to test installs

 

[kingeri]

Thanks guys for the responses. Fixing a connector strip to a back box with double sided tape, eh? I'll have to give that one a go some time.........

 

[Resu]

We use them every day still as my boss won't convert to Wago or Line products no matter how much I try!