bruno22rf Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Does anyone know if I can use car type spade/bullet connectors in my domestic circuit? - I have fitted a new ceiling light and the rose is tiny so getting block connectors in is a nightmare but managed to get it all in using spade type connectors bought from an Auto supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 If it is 12 volts you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Only if you get the right loading.. Spade connectors for the Motor industry are designed for 12v use and are colour coded depending on the loading. Why not use the yellow 240 v crimped through connectors. Edited October 17, 2016 by Adge Cutler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Does anyone know if I can use car type spade/bullet connectors in my domestic circuit? - I have fitted a new ceiling light and the rose is tiny so getting block connectors in is a nightmare but managed to get it all in using spade type connectors bought from an Auto supplier. It might work but will not be to current wiring regulations if it's 240 volt . The correct way would be to fit a junction box in the ceiling and extend the wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 This from DS but if it means taking up floor boards I'd change the rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) There are alternatives to "choc block" trip to a local wholesaler probably best how many wires at the fitting? Many fittings are designed to comply with the spec at manufacture not to be installed with the spec ! (In an aesthetically pleasing way in a traditional construction) Wago connector are popular it the cable is suitable Edited October 17, 2016 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 There are alternatives to "choc block" trip to a local wholesaler probably best how many wires at the fitting? Many fittings are designed to comply with the spec at manufacture not to be installed with the spec ! (In an aesthetically pleasing way in a traditional construction) Wago connector are popular it the cable is suitable Wago are very good , there are different ways to join wires do it properly and they last a life time do it wrong and you won't have a life time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I always thought amps were amps regardless of voltage? My induction hob is wired using 35amp yellow crimp connectors - no difference between automotive or domestic. You'll find red and blue crimps inside all manner of electrical items. Only going off what I've seen and sometimes replaced. Interested to hear if right or wrong. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 The colour of through crimps is dictates the cable diameter that they are intended for Red = 1.5mm Blue = 2.5mm Yellow = 6mm. Wagon connectors are great and I use them where ever I can as I can't abide the old round 4 terminal JB's. Wago even do enclosures to house the connectors for use as junction boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 The colour of through crimps is dictates the cable diameter that they are intended for Red = 1.5mm Blue = 2.5mm Yellow = 6mm. Wagon connectors are great and I use them where ever I can as I can't abide the old round 4 terminal JB's. Wago even do enclosures to house the connectors for use as junction boxesvery true but are not best practice on single core cables as they have a habit of coming lose fine with multicore/flex wagos are great if you have the space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I always thought amps were amps regardless of voltage? My induction hob is wired using 35amp yellow crimp connectors - no difference between automotive or domestic. You'll find red and blue crimps inside all manner of electrical items. Only going off what I've seen and sometimes replaced. Interested to hear if right or wrong. Thanks. most are wired with heat resistant multicore/flexi cable so is not an issue.It might work but will not be to current wiring regulations if it's 240 volt . The correct way would be to fit a junction box in the ceiling and extend the wiresis the right answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 A million thanks for the replies - I have ordered some Wago fittings and a soldering iron to tidy up the wire ends - then I will cut enough room out of the ceiling to push them inside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 never heard of Wago, had a look and wow! learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 never heard of Wago, had a look and wow! learn something new every day. Been around years , not cheap but very good the early ones we were told once you push the wire home you can't get it out, you could off course by just twisting and pulling , you can get lovely neat boxes for them expensive but price up in the job and jobs a gooden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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