Using DIN rail mounted connectors to extend cables to new CU

[Tony Way]

Hi all.

A while back, someone said that they had used an enclusure with a DIN rail to mount connectors because they needed to extend circuits to reach a new CU position.

I need to do something similar and this is the first time I've tried it. Could you point me in the right direction for connectors as there seems to be a massive range and I've now confused the hell out of myself.

Many thanks

Tony

 

[Johno]

I have had to do this once before, I wouldn't worry about what connectors, the only thing to consider is obviously the current rating as DIN rails are a standard size, and that enclosure is big enough to fit them all in. I would imagine any decent wholesalers would have them.

 

[Mr Mark Sparks]

http://img-asia.electrocomponents.com/largeimages/R425279-01.jpg

this is an average looking terminal you buy them sized buy conductor size not current
ie 1.5 2.5 4mm etc you would also need 1 blank and 2 stops to secure them they also do g&y ones that screw down to the din rail

 

[Tony Way]

Thanks Mr Sparks - Next 'stupid question - how many of these would I need for a T+E cable?

 

[pennywise]

One for each core

 

[Mr Mark Sparks]

3 one per core lets say you have a 6 way cu with 1 cooker 2 rings 1 immersion 2 lights
then you need
1 length of rail
2 6mm and 1 2.5mm for cooker
10 2.5mm and 5 1.5 for rings and immersion
6 1.5 for lights
so 24 in total
also to stop ends
1 blank and a 6x6x4 metal box to put them all in

 

[Tony Way]

Cripes (not allowed to swear) that means about 60 for a 15 way CU ??

 

[Mr Mark Sparks]

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00beFQlOWqficr/Switchboard-Fitting.jpg

 

[pennywise]

They are only say 4 to 5 mm wide each, maybe less so thats 30cm total then you can always have two rows

 

[Tony Way]

Not so bad then. Thanks all.

 

[Davey101]

There are two types of din rail, 'top hat', and, er the other one. Make sure you get matching rail and terminals

 

[ezzzekiel]

check out wago think they do one also