Andy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi, I just found your forum via someone who wishes to remain anonymous!Moved to France July 2007 and am slowly getting to grips with the internal decoration of our relatively modern house, built in 1993.I ventured up into the loft for only the second time today and found this:-[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/raelsquonk/DSCN6357.jpg[/IMG]I have not seen it's like in the books I have nor in the DIY barns.I know I am supposed to have a radial system (sockets etc daisy chained together) but I do not understand the need for this mega Junction Box? I'd welcome any info on its correct nomenclature in either language.CheersAndyedit.. do you have a bar on new members posting pictures? The link works fine in "preview" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi and welcome.That looks like a fine rats nest you've got. Can't help with that I'm afraid but the picture should have a bit of code like the following to make it display properly. I expect someone will be along soon to give advice on the Leccy problem [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/raelsquonk/DSCN6357.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 That one is NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Slightly more crowded I have to say but if it's any consolation I have 3 similar boxes scattered around my 1979 property.I only discovered them by accident really when I was trying to trace some wiring using one of those nylon draw line jobbies (can't remember the actual name) and I just kept coming to dead ends. By sheer chance OH happened to hear a scratching noise in the cupboard just inside our front door and when I investigated I found one of these boxes full of choc bloc connectors which had been wallpapered over and subsequently found another 2, both also papered over.I've checked the security of the connections and I don't think any of it is specifically unsafe but it's an apalling way to do a job and to be honest I'm seriously considering doing a complete rewire at some time in the future.The worrying thing about your's Andy is that judging by the timber and plasterboard it appears to be a fairly recent construction and it looks as if the whole house is marshalled through it [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 [quote user="Andy"]I'd welcome any info on its correct nomenclature in either language. [/quote]Spaghetti junction?Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Andy, the box you have is a "boitier de derivation pour combles" or if you like in English it is a loft junction box.see hereThey are very common and I use them sometimes when loft space is available to avoid having wall mounted junction boxes in the house. The one you have has been rather messilly installed and I would never install one that looked like that !They are used quite a lot by us electricians in new house builds too; In fact if you have a copy of the L'installation Electrique book that everyone seems to talk about, you will see the demonstration of one being used. Although you quite rightly say sockets are often daisy chained, for lighting and switching the methods we use in France mean that junction boxes of any kind are essential in most electrical installations which is mainly to avoid having loads of wires at switches and DCL outlets.Hope that helps!Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think Andy must have the 28 entrées de Ø20 version [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 its not the neatest installation but don't worry bout it unless its giving you problems. a spider, they call it here. pronounced arrainyee. dunno how its spelt. like a spider, just leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thank you all for the replies. If it is usual practice, even though a little untidy, then I will leave well alone.I have an electrician coming next week I will show hin the picture just to see what comments he will make.Do you think it is a good idea to have the fiberglass insulation on top of this box as it is currently.I would like to add more insulation as currently the fiberglass is running over the rafters rather than in between.CheersAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 [quote user="Andy"]Thank you all for the replies. If it is usual practice, even though a little untidy, then I will leave well alone.I have an electrician coming next week I will show hin the picture just to see what comments he will make.Do you think it is a good idea to have the fiberglass insulation on top of this box as it is currently.I would like to add more insulation as currently the fiberglass is running over the rafters rather than in between.CheersAndy[/quote]Can't see why covering with insulation would cause a problem.Maybe marking one of the vertical trusses with an arrow and some indication that an electrical boite is located beneath would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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