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Underground swa joint kit

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  • 07-03-2013 11:16pm
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    Lars
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭


    Hi, I need to join 3 x 3core 6squared SWA cables underground. The Tee joint kits are quite expensive and they look to me like the resin does all the sealing. So, I was thinking I'd just buy the resin which is very cheap here http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SWJKRESIN.html and make junction in an ip rated box which I could then fill with the resin. Any thoughts on this?


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    Dotsie~tmp
    Registered Users Posts: 1,427 ✭✭✭Dotsie~tmp


    Just go down to your local wholesaler. They will have what you need. As for cost. Think of the cost of digging it up again.


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    indie armada
    Registered Users Posts: 834 ✭✭✭indie armada


    mpj2 joint kit costs approx 23 euro inc vat.
    it does 4-10 sq cable.


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    JustRoss23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭JustRoss23


    as above the mpj2 really is the job:D


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    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    If you are just using a standard box and adding the resin, make sure the joint box is water tight prior to adding the resin as it can run out of the box before it sets which is a pain in the arse


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    JustRoss23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭JustRoss23


    also avoid getting the resin on your hands my god;)


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    Lars
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭Lars


    JustRoss23 wrote: »
    as above the mpj2 really is the job:D
    Isn't that just a straight through joint kit rather than a Tee? I need a tee joint kit. I rang Wesco and my local electrical wholesaler and neither even have 3 way joint kits


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    m.j.w
    Registered Users Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭m.j.w


    I dont see a problem with the way you are going to do it. Just make sure the resin has time to set properly and that there is enough resin in the junction box to cover all the connections. The case on the cellpack is just to hold the resin in so using a junction box or whatever will have the same result. Make sure you leave some stands of the steel wire armour on each cable and connect them all together or if you are going to gland to a juntion box connect each gland to keep the armour on each cable earthed


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