Nick Trollope Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Are we allowed to use hidden (eg behind placo) junction boxes in a lighting circuit, say between the supply the switch and the load, or must the boxes be accesible, as in flush mount?Any sensible answers gratefully received (thanks in advance Paul). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Hoare<br>All the best<br>Ian<br>La Souvigne Corrèze<br>http:www.souvigne.com Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hi Nick,The overriding principle of electical installation is that you should be able to rewire/cable if needed without ripping into walls. I don't know what the regs say about this, but my instinct would be to say that no, all Junction Boxes should be accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Nick,Ian's reply is correct. The French wiring regulations quite clearly state that any joints should be in an appropriate enclosure, and be always accessible. Many problems with electrical installations occur because of bad or loose joints, causing high resistance, melted insulation and possibly fire, so joints should only ever be made at the outlets themselves or approved accesible boxes.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Many thanks both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Hoare<br>All the best<br>Ian<br>La Souvigne Corrèze<br>http:www.souvigne.com Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 HiYou're welcome.And by the way. If you have to get a Consuel, check your earths. They're really hot on making sure all earth connections are tip top. Also, be prepared for them to want to take off a few sockets to look at the wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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