Quote to fit 4 new sockets

[MARC D SPARK]

and you are fitting these under the floorboards?

No I’m fitting them on the ceiling

 

[MARC D SPARK]

why use JBs? why not joint in socket boxes?

To be honest I’m new to this and learning so next time I’ll have a go a using socket boxes and see how I get on.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Totally unsuitable and non compliant

You need the Hager J803's

They are compliant thanks murdoch.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

What is "sheaving"?

Sorry retard I meant sheathing

 

[Risteard]

Sorry retard I meant sheathing

LOL. It's not me who's the retard...

What exactly do you mean by "sheathing" in that context anyway? The sheath is the grey part of the cable which provides mechanical protection to the insulation covering the cores.

 

[Ib≤In≤Iz]

They are compliant thanks murdoch.

How is fitting a non maintenance free junction box under the floor compliant? Or am I missing something.

 

[Spoon]

No I’m fitting them on the ceiling

But if you are fitting them under the floor boards then they have to be 'maintenance free'. See @Murdoch post #14 for a better alternative.

 

[DPG]

Sorry to say this but your wiring method is incorrect and your attitude seems a bit ropey. No good throwing the teddy out when people point mistakes out.

You need to look into accessibility and maintenance free junction boxes. Also remember junction boxes should have cable restraint if they are free-floating.

 

[Octopus]

How is fitting a non maintenance free junction box under the floor compliant? Or am I missing something.

A non maintenance free JB under the floors is NOT compliant.

Think you mis-understood my post...

 

[Octopus]

They are compliant thanks murdoch.

Please explain ......

 

[Ib≤In≤Iz]

A non maintenance free JB under the floors is NOT compliant.

Think you mis-understood my post...

No I was backing you up Murdock.

OP Said that the Standard round 4 way 30amp junction box are compliant.

I think?

 

[Pete999]

Hi people how much would you quote to add 4 new sockets?

1st one in living room at shoulder height. Skirting and floor boards will need lifting. Chasing up the wall and sheaving.

2nd in kitchen. Slight chasing in wall and then chasing up back of units to ceiling level all most.

3rd in bedroom into brick wall at skirting height. Slight bit of chasing out of wall and sheaving. Lifting skirting and floor boards up.

4th into a studded wall which is plaster and laff. Socket to go in at head height and chasing down the wall through a fire break then into the floor.

Any advice will be appreciated, thank you

Plaster and laff???

 

[Pete999]

Hi people how much would you quote to add 4 new sockets?

1st one in living room at shoulder height. Skirting and floor boards will need lifting. Chasing up the wall and sheaving.

2nd in kitchen. Slight chasing in wall and then chasing up back of units to ceiling level all most.

3rd in bedroom into brick wall at skirting height. Slight bit of chasing out of wall and sheaving. Lifting skirting and floor boards up.

4th into a studded wall which is plaster and laff. Socket to go in at head height and chasing down the wall through a fire break then into the floor.

Any advice will be appreciated, thank you

Plaster and laff???

 

[Dave OCD]

Less mess I assume.

A lot of newbies don't realise that cables under floors don't have enough "give" in them to cut and add a junction box!

Many a time I've put 2 in - with a new bit in between as well as the spur, but you could also keep it as a ring if you're keen.

 

[Octopus]

They are compliant thanks murdoch.

Still hoping for an explanation ......................

 

[jonnyb]

Do people still use 30amp junction boxes?

 

[Pete999]

Do people still use 30amp junction boxes?

Yes, why not? if you fit one in an accessible location, nothing wrong with that, if you can locate a RFC leg I could show you how to spur from that loction without even cutting the cable.

 

[Octopus]

Yes, why not?

Not under floorboards ....................... or anywhere they are not accessible without any tools

 

[jonnyb]

I've got used to using wago's and just use them now, not felt the need to use a round junction box for a while.

 

[Pete999]

Not under floorboards ....................... or anywhere they are not accessible without any tools

I added that caveat and reposted Mate, you must have answered before I edited my post.