Can you put more than one cable into a ceilng rose terminal bank
2007-08-22 05:18:22 · 9 answers · asked by markjohnoneill 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
if it will fit yes you can - all u need to worry about is the weight as it might bring the ceiling down
2007-08-22 05:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by slippery when wet 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can fit two 1.5mm's in one terminal but...
1.Its bad practice
2. You shouldn't have to: There are 3 terminals for the Switch live, 4 for the loop in and 4 for the neutral and all the cables you normally have at a ceiling rose are feed in feed out and your switch live twin and earth.
2007-08-23 07:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ashrightuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most 'loop in' roses are designed to accept three twin and earth cables, with a searate terminal for each core. You could also use a 3 core and earth instead of one of the T/E if you need to. Some have more wiring space than others.
2007-08-22 06:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can generally persuade two cable terminations into each slot. Any more than that and it's difficult to get a sound connection on the screws. use a 'good' brand.
You shouldn't really have to though, there's usually a better way of arranging the cable runs.
2007-08-22 05:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by Pauline 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normal roses have room for 2 wire connections from the switch ,supply feed to switch (live neutral &earth) another type have 8 availiable for looping live &neutral through the rose to other lights or to a fan (in a bathroom for instance) 2 for earth usually (of the 8) hope this helps, when in dought ask an electrician , not something to play with .
2007-08-22 06:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by murray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it may be tight but if done properly 2 x 1.5 sq cables will fit into most three plate ceiling rose terminals. it may be easier to get one in with the out going flex #( less cluttered)
2007-08-22 07:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by pat w 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the majority of models will take take more than one cable.
2007-08-22 07:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by nik_name 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should have three cables max. live/neutral in ,live/neutral out, switch wire/and live. otherwise it gets a bit cramped
2007-08-24 10:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the ceiling rose!!! If you get one designed for a RING MAIN you will be safe. if you have one designed for a SPUR then dont do it!!!.
2007-08-22 05:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen H 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋