Smokes wired to a JB?

[Pufferfish1992]

Have a bit of an awkward run at a job and was debating whether it was easier to wire all the interlinked smokes to a Wago box or JB. They are Aiko smoke alarms and wanted to know whether anyone has done this before and would it make any difference?

 

[telectrix]

no reason why not, as long as the interlink is continuous .

 

[Rpa07]

I was on a rewire and wanted to branch off to provide cable for a future area. I had it in my mind that they had to go from one to the next but no, as Tel says as long as the interconnect is separate you could spider it if you wanted!
They have provided larger terminals for that reason.

 

[LankyWill]

There’s isn’t a reason why not but why not just loop a 3core at each smoke head. Aico are a doddle to second fox as well.

 

[Rpa07]

Because he has a bit of an awkward run -Mr Fox

 

[Andy78]

I'd probably look at wireless bases to make interlinking easier than something like this.

 

[Risteard]

Always liked Ei (Aico) detectors but size of terminals and wiring space was definitely an issue with them.

 

[pirate]

I like the radio interconect modules in the Aicos, for what it's worth.
A bit more expensive, but no chasing, no wiring, no awkward runs...
so save time, money...and temper.

 

[Octopus]

Have a bit of an awkward run at a job and was debating whether it was easier to wire all the interlinked smokes to a Wago box or JB. They are Aiko smoke alarms and wanted to know whether anyone has done this before and would it make any difference?

Perfectly acceptable IMHO as long as the wago box / JB are fully accessible

 

[Rpa07]

Always liked Ei (Aico) detectors but size of terminals and wiring space was definitely an issue with them.

Terminal size has improved and I’ve seen smaller areas to make off your cables! ie - every downlight out there! They must have heard you thinking!

 

[paleosparky13]

Have a bit of an awkward run at a job and was debating whether it was easier to wire all the interlinked smokes to a Wago box or JB. They are Aiko smoke alarms and wanted to know whether anyone has done this before and would it make any difference?

Quite common to see a branch (2 outgoing radials) coming off the same breaker. Nothing in the regs to say it's frowned upon.

 

[Dave OCD]

I've even had 2 3c and CPCs to individual smoke detectors both going back to the CU before now. Just a connector for the interlinks.