Thoughts on maintenance free junction boxes?

[Papalazerus]

Hi guys,

Are the maintenance free junction boxes any good?

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

yes.

 

[Flanders]

Yes i like the hager ones very easy to use

 

[Midwest]

Only time will tell

 

[Dannyg8810]

Yes and much quicker to install ....but as Midwest says time will tell if they last the test of time

 

[Octopus]

Why do you ask?

You need to be careful selecting MF products ................ wago's are only MF in certain situations.

Personally I've used the Hager units for years.........

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I have only used the wagobox and I like it very much as a MF box.
It is only the wagobox junction box that is classed as MF though not the wagobox light junction box.
Also the wagobox is only classed as MF if it is fastened with a cable zip tie.

 

[Papalazerus]

I'm looking to spur off a ring.
I can't chase the walls to existing sockets and can't think of another way around using a JB.

 

[Octopus]

Your house or a customers?

 

[Flanders]

Ok sounds like a good idea you may need 2 juction boxes if there not enough slack on the cable

 

[Papalazerus]

My own, it's for an extractor fan in the kitchen. The walls are tiled and I really don't want to have to re-tile if I can help it.

 

[Toneyz]

Why don't you come off the lighting circuit ?.

 

[Papalazerus]

Lighting circuit is a good idea, the extractor is only 140w.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

"Hello Dave"!
I've only ever used Wago but as already mentioned the wago light box is not mf.

 

[The Ghost]

I like to use these especially without the cover for easy access, can't go wrong!

 

[Rpa07]

Looks like an advert for a horror movie! Gives me the eebie jeebies!

I like to use these especially without the cover for easy access, can't go wrong!View attachment 38388

 

[The Ghost]

Yeh that JB and the socket thing (for the trainees thread) was all found in installation with massive faults and insane meter readings etc.

 

[davesparks]

Why don't you come off the lighting circuit ?.

Because it's not a light.

 

[Toneyz]

Because it's not a light.

What for an extractor fan ?

 

[davesparks]

What for an extractor fan ?

Yes, an extractor fan is not a light, so don't connect it to a lighting circuit unless it is necessary to do so for it to meet regulatory requirements.