I am putting up some lights using 5 amp terminal blocks. However, in the hall the wiring is looped and there 3 earths, 2 switch,and 3 loops etc. Now these wires just won't fit into the little holes in the terminal block? Any suggestions?? - my father in law said go up to a 15amp terminal block (?) as the holes are bigger. is this a good idea or is he trying to kill me!?!?
2007-09-01 00:47:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Amps are the measurement of current - as in water flow. Volts are the measurement of voltage as in water pressure. You should NEVER restrict amps but you can increase them - so a 15a block can take more current than a 5a block and is thus safer. The other way around leads to fires. Another way to look at it is Watts (measure of actual power consumption) = Volts times Amps. The voltage in the UK is fixed around 220 -230 usually. So as the Amp measurement goes up the Watts goes up as well. Thus the actual power consumption is higher.
So you can see that a higher amp setting is the same as the ability to carry a higher load of electricity - equivalent to a wider bore of water pipe.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-01 01:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by morwood_leyland 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a commonplace uk 3-plate ceiling rose has 3 purple/ brown wires, 2 black/blue wires, and a million- swap line. this would be black sleeved with purple as an identifier, blue sleeved with brown, or purple, or brown. Take down the swap plate to examine the colour code on your installation. the three reds circulate right into a million terminal block. the two blacks plus your new easy installation blue circulate right into a million terminal block. The purple/black/sleeved swap line plus your new easy installation brown circulate right into a million terminal block. All 4 green/yellow earth wires circulate right into a million terminal block. are you able to place 2 wires in a million terminal block? particular you could
2016-12-16 08:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by okamura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your father in law is actually right the holes are bigger and would fit more cables in. The amperage can be anything up to 6amp (depending on the size of the breaker on this circuit) so therefore as long as it fits in the fitting you will be fine
2007-09-01 04:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ashrightuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the bigger ones. The concern here is the capacity of the wires. The larger block just means that it can handle more current without getting too hot.
2007-09-01 01:00:37 · answer #4 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple go up to a 15amp terminal block as your father in law is correct. crestcomponents is Leading online Hardware Store where you can buy this stuff.
2015-02-10 00:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dilshad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the electricity at work regulations schedule 4 paragraph 4i EU directive 456567 it states that under no circumstances should no hopers interfere with the electrical supply in their properties and should get their father in law to do it if they know so much!!
2007-09-02 06:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 amp terminal block will solve the problem but I don't really like them unless they are enclosed. Can't you use a 4 terminal 20amp junction box?
2007-09-01 05:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by Able Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what rating the blocks are, as long as they are the same or above the rating of the circuit.
You may also consider employing an electrician to do it for you.
2007-09-01 01:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do as he says also the 15amp take more load so you have a larger safety margin
2007-09-01 01:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under new guidelines it is now illegal to tamper with electrics you need a qualified electrician,to do the job, then he will give you a certificate,
2007-09-03 01:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋