Maintenance Free JBs

[new_spark]

Morning all

Went into my suppliers to pick up some Hager MF JBs the other day, (which I've used a few times but a bit pricey), to be told that they only had one in stock, when I asked why, he said because they don't hardly shift any, so I asked what other sparks are using as MF he just shrugged his shoulders and said "just get asked for normal JBs"
So is it a case of people not complying do you think or are they getting stuff online such as the Line products?

What does everyone else prefer to use?
I've just ordered my first batch of Line ones are they any good?

 

[Manfredmann]

I use wago boxes, even the standard box fits in the cut outs for most down lights, and they do a straight through one for lighting. Never used the Line stuff, so can't help there!

 

[monkeyelectric]

I used to use wago but line are much cheaper and easier to use

 

[Manfredmann]

Noted.

 

[telectrix]

love the line enclosures. much prefer then to the wago boxes. but if you want to fix to a joist, then the wago boxes win.

 

[Darkwood]

I just twist the cables together and tape up... if the joint requires IP rating then an empty crisp packet meets my needs, it my bit done for recycling and been green.

 

[telectrix]

and for the larger joints, e.g. in 35mm SWA, a tesco carrier bag is IP55 if securely taped up.

 

[JulianC]

I just twist the cables together and tape up... if the joint requires IP rating then an empty crisp packet meets my needs, it my bit done for recycling and been green.

Genuinely shocked. How the hell can you obtain a sufficient IP rating without the use of an elastic band? I prefer those red ones the postie leaves all over my drive because a) I'm recycling therefore doing my bit and b) they're red for danger innit. It's in the regs you know.

Otherwise, Wagobox here. Might try Line next time. Might not. That's the way I roll.

 

[Darkwood]

Julian i think youll find your use of elastic bands wont meet regulation as the plasticers breakdown very quickly in elastic bands and also they have very low tolerance to UV radiation ......you can make an effective cable entry seal with chewing gum and my finding is Hubba Bubba is a good choice, think about it it stays on the pavement for years without degrading in all weathers

 

[new_spark]

Thanks for the replies,I'll see how the Line stuff goes, think I'll give the carrier bag a miss,unless I run out;-)

 

[Sparkii]

I popped in to a different wholesalers the other day cause it was closer to the job and asked for a couple of MF JB's, jus got a blank look back...

 

[dagrat]

I popped in to a different wholesalers the other day cause it was closer to the job and asked for a couple of MF JB's, jus got a blank look back...

I think that is par for the course in most wholesales these days. :yes:

 

[Pod.rob]

Got a blank look myself when I asked for maintenance free junction boxes at the wholesaler but advised they sell loads of the normal ones

 

[telectrix]

what do you expect from wholesalers who take a week to get you a part from another UK branch, when you can get it from china in 48 hours?

 

[dagrat]

what do you expect from wholesalers who take a week to get you a part from another UK branch, when you can get it from china in 48 hours?

Couldnt agree more, the level of service and general electrical knowledge of many wholesalers is shocking.
I went to buy a new R2 wander lead a few months ago from one, and they had no idea what I was talking about. I tried explaining every way I could.
In the end I bought it off tinternet, and probably at a cheaper price.

 

[loop3]

Most bods working the suppliers aren't that clued up. If they were, they'd be out on the tools. Or be the owner of the suppliers. Frustrating init.

 

[KFH]

I asked for some MF free junction boxes in a local branch of a large national supplier. He offered me Choc Boxes, which I hate! He said he thought another branch, 20 miles return trip away, may have some. I got them of the interweb.

 

[Marvo]

Thanks for the replies,I'll see how the Line stuff goes, think I'll give the carrier bag a miss,unless I run out;-)

Almost all the feedback we get on the Line products is positive, there's several discussions and opinion threads around the forum if you use the search tool so you can check them for yourself.
Line are one of the forum sponsors so you get a discount if you buy on-line (pun not intended) although they don't have a range of MF carrier bags with elastic bands as yet.

 

[brucelee]

Line enclosures and connectors are easy to use and quick have wago and helicon push fit connectors all are simples better than a connector block the line enclosures only problem is if its required to be fixed to a joist as tel says then i would use the wago enclosures

 

[telectrix]

it can be done by screwing a cable tie mount to the joist, then cable tying the line enclosure.