These boxes are IP66 certified, which means they're fully waterproof and dustproof. For instance, PG16 thread for screwing in sensors and several other types of equipment, connectors, and junction boxes. Location under a stairwell made impossible to fish the cable through walls & ceiling. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. The armored cable underground depth must be at least 18-inches (or 400mm to be safe). or armored cable, BX cable is a collection of plastic-coated insulated wires (typically 14- or 12-gauge), bundled together and protected by a ribbon-like metal sheathing. They have a junction box attached to the top of the can itself. The SWA cable can also be referred to mains cable, power cable, armoured cable and . If the cable bends or buckles, remove it and pry open the clamp a bit more. MC cable has a green-insulated ground wire, used like the bare ground wire in NM cable. Put the fittings on the pipe first; then, pull the wires through the conduit with fish tape. Push a plastic anti-short bushing onto the wires where it contacts the metal armor. Insert a diagonal cutter into the opening of the armor. Beneath these steel wires is the inner cable, which has a similar protective covering. Below, we listed the essential information about the thread nominal size of PG cable glands. One of the guidance notes, I believe that it the selection and erection one, shows two scenarios, glanding SWA into metal and plastic enclosures, and as Andy says, shows the banjo between two locknuts inside a plastic enclosure to ensure adequate tightness. Much better to use a continuous run without . When connecting armored cable to the junction box, you may be tempted to simply hand tighten the lock nut on the threaded portion of the armored cable connector. Id be keeping wire armour and properly glanding . The grounding wire nut shown has a hole in its top that makes installing a pigtail easier. Used for underground systems, cable networks, power networks, outdoor and indoor applications, and cable ducting. Secured with 8 inches of the box. BX cable is more expensive than NM cable. Insert insulated bushing sleeves at each end of the cable. the plastic junction boxes are economical in their use for mounting on walls, trellis and pipes. £9.12. At Toolstation you can find armoured cable drums, steel wired armoured cables, single phase and SWA single phase armoured cables with a conductor size ranging from 1.5 up to 4. This makes them ideal for outdoor installations and uses. Indoors, outdoors and in harsh environments, IP 66/IP 67. 1 Cutting SWA. £2.29. You may be required to use bushings that have an indicator tab, tip or tail. Free postage. jenki, Mar 15, 2005 #7 webbywebsta New Member Thanks Jenki. Wago L32 25A 32-Terminal 2/3 or 5-Way Junction Box Set 115 x 155 x 35mm (621HV) Product rating 3.4 out of 5 stars Compare. If not practical id be looking at whats been said previously, use water proof junction boxes and using gel or resin to increase the water proof. Buy Cable Connectors at Screwfix.com. *** more on this! Trim the sharp ends of the remaining armor. The range includes overground and underground SWA Cable junction boxes and glands and other waterproof SWA Cable accessories. However, I have two of these recessed lighting fixtures. - Plastic anti-short bushings for the MC connections. You could drill two holes, put a junction box and connect the cables. They also have a rounded lid to allow extra internal space for the wiring. Next, cut an appropriate amount of the outer covering of the cable using a trimming knife. Cable refers to two or more wires encased in a protective sheathing. In this arrangement both the receptacle and metal box are grounded. Splicing onto the existing cable and extending it to a different location is fine, just make sure to splice all the wires together color to color including the ground wire. My guess is that since the cable is exposed in a habitable portion of the house, it needs to be in either a conduit or armored. Use wire strippers to strip 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) of casing insulation off the end of every wire going into the junction box. - To maintain the ingress protection of the piece of equipment (minimum of IP54 for 'e' and 'n' type enclosures. Where the enclosure wall thickness is less than 6mm a . Ideally you could mount a metal junction box in the sink cabinet next to the dish washer. Where does it come out of the wall? 5 Amp 4 Terminal Junction Box Electrical Wiring Cable Connector White Plastic 5A. British General IP66 57A 5-Terminal Weatherproof Outdoor Junction Box 60 x 120 x 120mm (33518) Product rating. . Then try pressing the cable into the box again. Some of the most reviewed products in Armored Cables are the Southwire 8 ft., 12/2 Solid CU MC (Metal Clad) Armorlite Modular Assembly Quick Cable Whip with 132 reviews and the Southwire 3/4 in. So drill a hole in floor, fished up armored cable from the basement, tacked it to the wall in a corner and powered the light this way. Exception No. Method 2 Cutting Armored Cable with Side Cutters. Quickly and easily join electrical wires. The cable must be laid in a trench of suitable depth. Cut deep enough to where you start cutting through the metal, but not so deep you are all the way through and start cutting in to the wire. Student training aid on how to make an SWA cable gland off. Space cables at least 1-1/4 in. x 6 ft. 8/2 Ultra-Whip Liquidtight Flexible Non-Metallic PVC Conduit Cable Whip with 107 . Nonmetallic (NM) cable, sometimes called Romex, has two or three insulated wires plus a bare ground wire all wrapped together in . Vernier caliper was used to measure the external diameter of the connector as well as t. Fix box to wall in a way which will leave both cables exiting from the underside. 314.3 Nonmetallic Boxes. Cable Type: A - Armored N - Non-Armored Suffix: 01 to 99 Assigned at Factory 09S Internal dimensions are 0.9 mm (0.035 in) less than the 09 internal dimensions. . Cut off the excess armor. Steel, aluminium and brass. An SWA Cable Junction Box is a general purpose junction box suitable for all surface applications. Thanks. consumer unit and then connect armoured cable to it at a junction box? 5 Repeat the process at the other end of the cable. LeMotech - Project box cable entries Number:10; Mounted Type: Surface Mount. Connect the bare or green wire directly to the green screw on the device. Id be keeping wire armour and properly glanding . Cap off any unused wires and if the junction box . from the front and back of framing members. If you are using electrical wires during machine installation, protect them with the Doncaster Cables SY Cable, a popular choice for areas where a flexible steel braided . The user is to ensure the type of cable is suited to environment and conditions the cable will be exposed to. Cable glands are made from a range of materials, including: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) - a flexible and non-reactive plastic. Use electrical tape to strap about 6 inches of cable to the fish tape and pull it up through the switch hole. Commonly known as SWA cable, the steel wire armoured cable is a power and auxiliary control cable, designed for use in mains supply electricity. Measure your cable and mark it for cutting. Bend the cable where you want to make the cut. Boxes that measure 2" x 3" x 2-1/2" typically have three wires, while the boxes that measure 2" x . 1: Where internal bonding means are provided. NM cable tends to run about 25 percent cheaper than BX cable as it ships lighter and uses fewer source materials. the box you depict in your reply is not a standard use plastic box. Inspired by this answer. Method 2 Cutting Armored Cable with Side Cutters. Cite the violation. The bonding conductor can be a spare core in the SWA cable so . Make a lead to connect the earth from this clamp to the earth connection inside the box. 1 x Square Black Weatherproof junction box adaptable electrical enclosure . Bend the cable where you want to make the cut. Most of the time single or 2 or possible 3 gang boxes are used. Pull the Cable Through the Box From the open side of the electrical box, pull the cable through. Exception No. Start off with a standard junction box in white and black available in 5A to 30A in combination with 3 to 6 terminals. Steel wire armoured cable (SWA) is a highly reinforced power cable. The problem I have is the junction outside the house where the 2.5mm meets the armoured cable, I can't find any glands or outdoor rated junction boxes to suit an armoured cable and 2.5mm. Don't pull too hard or the armor could separate farther down the line. . It is commonly the case that Armoured Xlr Cable are required quickly and in small quantities. IP66 Rated - Dust Tight and Safe for outdoor installation; External Dimensions: (L)91 x (W)91 x (D)47mm Internal Usable Dimensions: (L)80 x (W)80 x (D)30mm 20mm (M20) Knockouts - Threaded and Covered with a Soft Membrane Giving the option of either using a 20mm Gland or Pushing Cable though the membrane - 2 on each side The junction box should be located as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2 and with as much slack as possible remaining in the cable between the box and the appliance, so it can be moved if servicing is ever necessary. Display: 24 per page. Cut the wires to length. only with open wiring on insulators, concealed knob-and tube wiring, cabled wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords, and nonmetallic raceways. Nylon - a tough, multipurpose choice with strong resistance to pressure. Using a pair of good quality side cutter . Not only is NM cable light, but the slippery coating makes the cable easy to pull through holes in studs. INC VAT. Forget about plastic boxes, they are a wild misfit. Twist the exposed ends of the same-colored wires together with a pair pf pliers. This makes them ideal for outdoor installations and uses. They also have a rounded lid to allow extra internal space for the wiring. The insulated cores are then protected by a layer of PVC . Then remove and fit the swa gland to armoured cable first, then screw the box onto this, then fit the earth clamp inside the box. As the inventor of the cable junction boxes made of plastic, we bring many developments and practical advantages for the daily work with the new product. Step 3: Cut Exposed Coil. Connecting steel wire armoured cables (SWA) Cable junction boxes with PE inlay. I could add a mud ring but can't find one that has just a knockout for connecting the armored whip from the appliance. Connect armoured cable with a propper gland to terminate the armoured outer core. Romex is one popular brand of NM . The 4" square junction boxes have the attachment bracket aligned with the face of the box itself (rather than set back). The box is plastic so it is not required to be bonded. 3. This cable calculator is to be used as a guide only; the armoured cable sizes are worked out using information given from your input, accurate values are essential to give you the correct cable size. To make a run for a ceiling fixture, push an electrician's fish tape through the switch hole and down to the source receptacle. YoungPower Waterproof Junction Box Connector Outdoor Straight 2Pole /Way 2 Pin/3 Pin/4 Pin IP68 External Junction Box cable connector sleeve ∅4.5-9.5mm Black (2Pack of 3-Pin) 4.7 . Think at least 4 in x 4 in. If your earthing arrangement is TN-C-S then your bonding conductor would need to be 10mm. Cut off the excess armor. Compare . You connect your NMD90 wire to the junction box. This cable calculator is set for Installation method C (Clipped Direct), for cable . I have done some electrical work, and just want to be sure I do it the correct way. Trim the sharp ends of the remaining armor. be connected directly to the junction box. . A 1.125 inch box is going to be pretty large if it has internal clamps (counts as 1 of the largest wires in the box, likely #14 in this case) to met box fill requirements. Connect a single flat cable to a junction box. Free Delivery on all orders over £100 (for any orders under that amount, there will be a £5.95 delivery charge). Obviously inside garage I would then fit a consumer unit. Connecting terminals max. Make sure that about 1/2 in. 5A 20A 30A MAINS UK ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX 5 20 30 3 4 TERMINAL WHITE BLACK . The installation of MC Cable must be according to applicable codes including the following guidelines: MC cable needs to be supported as follows: The same as when running Romex wiring. Electrical junction boxes are metal or plastic enclosures in which electric wires meet and join together. For a standard "new work" box, I expect this is largely true. Photo 2: Drill holes to run cable. Also known as antishort bushings, these grommets slide into the ends of conduit and armored cable to protect wire and cable from sharp edges. What to do With Spare Wires. The main rule restricts nonmetallic boxes to use only with open wiring on insulators, concealed knob and tube, cables with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, nonmetallic raceways and flexible cords. 13mm² Cables; Plastic Construction; IP68; Bulk Save - View offer. Package content: 1 x junction Box, 4 x Metal . Joined: 01 June 2007. These boxes are IP66 certified, which means they're fully waterproof and dustproof. In a system with metal boxes, the pigtail method is considered the most secure. 3 Step 1 - Assemble the gland parts on the wire. There are many different types of armored cable. in your basket Checkout Now. What are some of the most reviewed products in Armored Cables? BX is heavy and difficult to run through studs. 7 Step 5 - sealing the back of the gland. If not practical id be looking at whats been said previously, use water proof junction boxes and using gel or resin to increase the water proof. 1: Where internal bonding means are provided between all entries, nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted to be used with metal raceways or metal-armored cables. 2 x 6 mm 2/PE 4 x 4 mm 2 . Take a hacksaw blade and cut a ring around where you want it cut. Can't nail to a steel joist. Cut it free from the fish tape and leave about 12 inches on both ends. Description. Manufacturers and Armoured Cable suppliers for a wide range of high quality Armoured Cable Xlpe to suit all kinds of applications. Handling. Chris Run cable alongside and centered on studs, drilling holes through blocking as . Compare. A suitable strain relief must be provided to attach the flexible armored cable to the . Step 1: Bend Cable. Includes a full demonstration on how to fit a SWA gland to SWA cable. Nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted only with open wiring on insulators, concealed knob-and-tube wiring, cabled wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords, and nonmetallic raceways. 4 x 4 mm 2/PE 4 x 2.5 mm 2(multi-wire) max. 5 Step 3 - Stripping the bedding or inner insulation. Then bend and break the metal off. There should be a sufficient amount of friction but not so much that it is difficult to insert the cable. of the plastic sheathing at the base of the exposed wires projects inside the box Staple the cable within 8 in. Splicing 220 Volt Cable. 4 Step 2 - Stripping the outer insulation and cutting the amour. Terminating SWA. Peel away the outer covering which will expose the many strands of steel wires. External Pond Switches & Lighting circuits. LeMotech ABS Plastic Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Junction Box Universal Electrical Project Enclosure White 5.9 x 4.3 x 2.8 inch 150 x 110 x 70 mm. Each cable is built up of numerous copper cores, followed by XLPE insulation of the cores. Slide off the waste piece. There may be a correct way to connect metallic to the plastic box but I believe you would need a bonding lock nut to bond the grounding wire to the cable armor. A minimum of 250mm (10 inches) is required. A cable gland (or as sometimes called; a cable fitting) is a mechanical device used to securely attach the end of a cable to an instrument, junction box, or piece of equipment. An insert clamps the cable in place to provide more strain relief than other snap-in cord grips for building cable. They are generally kitted up to nail to wood joists. To connect the armored cable you'll need to dig a trench between the two locations. With a current rating of 42 amps, you can use this cable for a variety of applications, including: Sockets & Switches in a shed or outhouse. So a 'temporary' installation to sidestep Part P requirements. 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