Extending appliance mains cable 22 September at 4:23PM edited 22 September at 4:24PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 15 replies 424 views

shiraz99

I want to extend some electrical cable using some of those Spliceline/inline cable connectors but can anyone recommend a suitable, small-form enclosure for them. Wago also do a new inline connector but these are currently quite expensive but they do show an enclosure but I can't seem to find it anywhere, I've looked on their website to no avail.

This is a picture of the Wago connector with the type of enclosure in the background that I'd want.

Ebe_Scrooge

Depending on the appliance and its location, you could always go old-school and just use a box-standard terminal block wrapped over with electrical tape - cheap and cheerful, though not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  Or, if you can access it easily, just replace the whole cable with a longer piece of the correct diameter/load rating.

I realise this doesn't answer your specific question, but I've got my MSE head on

FreeBear

Replacing the cable with a longer, suitably rated one would be the preferred option. Wrapping a terminal block in insulation tape is messy, and in some circumstances, unsafe - There is no strain relief on the cable, so a real risk of the wires being pulled out. If you must us terminal block or Wago, pop the lot in a proper enclosure such as this one - https://www.screwfix.com/p/chocbox-connector-box/54936

davemorton

If the item does not have an earth, use something like this...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRoSv3O-frCKrO6bsX6ZPkis93-RKUfGXCXgw&usqp=CAU

davemorton

Pah! cant edit above, I mean something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-elec-pl09473-Connector-Rubber-orange/dp/9790834977/ref=asc_df_9790834977/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774212797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18385021933606800723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046761&hvtargid=pla-437202886509&psc=1

grumbler

davemorton said:

Pah! cant edit above

  You can, the 'gear' is in the usual place, just invisible.

Ectophile

davemorton said:

Pah! cant edit above, I mean something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-elec-pl09473-Connector-Rubber-orange/dp/9790834977/ref=asc_df_9790834977/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774212797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18385021933606800723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046761&hvtargid=pla-437202886509&psc=1

If you hunt around, then 3-pin versions of that type of connector are also available.  I have a pair branded Permaplug.

Risteard

Ebe_Scrooge said:

Depending on the appliance and its location, you could always go old-school and just use a box-standard terminal block wrapped over with electrical tape - cheap and cheerful, though not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  Or, if you can access it easily, just replace the whole cable with a longer piece of the correct diameter/load rating.

I realise this doesn't answer your specific question, but I've got my MSE head on

That is not permissible. And strain relief isn't the only issue - the enclosure should only be able to be opened with a key, tool or deliberate action.

flashg67

this one has strain relief  - https://www.screwfix.com/p/debox-in-line-junction-box/8692h

Mr.Generous

Risteard said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

Depending on the appliance and its location, you could always go old-school and just use a box-standard terminal block wrapped over with electrical tape - cheap and cheerful, though not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  Or, if you can access it easily, just replace the whole cable with a longer piece of the correct diameter/load rating.

I realise this doesn't answer your specific question, but I've got my MSE head on

That is not permissible. And strain relief isn't the only issue - the enclosure should only be able to be opened with a key, tool or deliberate action.

off topic sorry but the chance to ask an expert ...

I always thought tools were required to access mains was the rule, the other day I was working on a newly installed bathroom fan - 240v and the cover twisted off to reveal incoming supply. I suppose the slight twist counts as the deliberate action?

outtatune

davemorton said:

Pah! cant edit above, I mean something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-elec-pl09473-Connector-Rubber-orange/dp/9790834977/ref=asc_df_9790834977/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774212797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18385021933606800723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046761&hvtargid=pla-437202886509&psc=1

If you do go for something like this, make absolutely, totally, completely, 100% certain that you wire it the right way round. Get it wrong and you have what's colloquially and correctly termed a 'suicide cord'.