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electrical connector block

06-10-2012 9:56pm

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cpbobo

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I need to extend the cable in the ceiling rose. can i use a standard electrical connector block. the type sold in strips and screw terminal

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#2 06-10-2012 10:01pm

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cpbobo wrote: »

I need to extend the cable in the ceiling rose. can i use a standard electrical connector block. the type sold in strips and screw terminal

why not just replace the cable if this is the type of fitting
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=9281040

2 x .5 flex is what you are after

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#3 06-10-2012 10:08pm

cpbobo

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The main cable to meet the rose is too short so i need to make it longer

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#4 06-10-2012 10:15pm

meercat

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best to use a 5 amp junction box and join 1.5 twin and earth cable to extend to ceiling rose

http://sweier.en.made-in-china.com/productimage/eMvQpHDYYEIB-2f0j00fSYaFDKGOUqi/China-5-AMP-Junction-Box-A180-.html

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