Useful connectors from toolstation

[stevethesparks]

They appear to be quite expensive, but I can see there can be an advantage for a straight through connection.
I have just emailed Toolstation for a BS/EN number for these devices.
I'll advise on any reply.

No reply as yet :-(

 

[Mike Johnson]

Well they are CE marked, the only other marking that may have relevance is "PCT-2-3" other markings are standard cable size and ratings. And they fit into a Wago box.

I posted this some time ago: Wago 222 and an unbranded copy tested to destruction - https://www.flameport.com/dont_try_at_home/unsafe_experiments/wago_vs_fako_connectors.cs4

 

[Zerax]

Well they are CE marked...

Yeah, but everything is Chinese Export these days...

 

[GBDamo]

Thanks for the laughs, cant believe the state of fear some people exist under.

It's a yellow lever for crying out loud, the green and yellow sleaving/insulation should be all the indication needed unless you're the most obstrictive problem finder.

Anyhow, they're CE marked therefore approved for use within their design parameters.

Be nice if there was a nice compact enclosure for them to provide some stress relief for incoming and outgoing cables.

 

[telectrix]

i'd have no qualms about using these to extend cables inside a CU when upgrading and finding cables short. in fact i have 1 tomorrow where i think cables will be short. keep y'all posted.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Not compact, but they do fit in a Wago box.

 

[telectrix]

Not compact, but they do fit in a Wago box.

way(go) to go.

 

[Andy78]

Be nice if there was a nice compact enclosure for them to provide some stress relief for incoming and outgoing cables.

There is, a wagobox light. It won't be classed as MF though.

 

[telectrix]

but who decides what is MF? a spark with double figures IQ on the job, or some suit at a desk with a "computer says NO"?

 

[Andy78]

but who decides what is MF? a spark with double figures IQ on the job, or some suit at a desk with a "computer says NO"?

An organisation that carries out testing on enclosure assemblies I think. Can't have an MF logo without approval of your product and can use a product under BS7671 for MF purposes without an approved logo.

 

[Mike Johnson]

So all of the lights I have put up in the last few years using Wago's and the designed box do not conform?

 

[Andy78]

So all of the lights I have put up in the last few years using Wago's and the designed box do not conform?

A standard Wagobox used with the appropriate connectors carries the MF accreditation, but the wagobox light does not have that.
I think it's to do with the design of the box,it does not have cable stalls like the wagobox, wagobox XL, or wagobox XLA.

Does it need to be MF though ? If it can be accessed behind the light ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Sorry to ask, but what do you mean by cable stalls?

 

[Andy78]

Sorry to ask, but what do you mean by cable stalls?

Sorry I meant connector stalls. The little portions of the box that hold the connectors that the MF wagoboxes have but the wagobox light doesn't.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I know the Wago box light does not have MF status, but the L,N,E Wago connectors I use for lighting clip into place in the base of the box, so I assume that can't be the reason.

 

[Andy78]

I know the Wago box light does not have MF status, but the L,N,E Wago connectors I use for lighting clip into place in the base of the box, so I assume that can't be the reason.

Interesting, I've not noticed any clips in them before. Which connectors do you use ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

I just knew you would ask that, I have been searching for a link to them, they have a grey frame on the underside that clips into the centre recess in the box, will keep looking and post if I can find them, they do seem to be a bit elusive.

 

[Zerax]

Sorry to ask, but what do you mean by cable stalls?

"A stall is also a small enclosed space used for a particular purpose" From Cambridge Dictionary

 

[Andy78]

I just knew you would ask that, I have been searching for a link to them, they have a grey frame on the underside that clips into the centre recess in the box, will keep looking and post if I can find them, they do seem to be a bit elusive.

Just seen the assembly on the wago website. 260 series built onto a frame with end caps. Do you buy them as a whole unit ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Found a link to them: Wagobox-Light 294 Terminal Block (0.5-2.5mm, 24A, L+N+E) - https://www.connexbox.com/wagobox-light-wbl-294.html but it does not show the frame on the underside of the ones I have.
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Just looked at the WAGO site and it seems they have been subject to a redesign, the snap in foot is now a permanent part of the 294 and not separate as the one's I have, I bought a job lot a couple of years ago, so have not bought any recently.