Is it acceptable to put behind the rose although it might be too difficult to pull it through when inspection is required. If rented property crossing t's and dotting i's is required specially in Scotland where I think there is compulsory EICR required. Cables exit at either end of the junction box, allowing for ease of installation, pushing or pulling through a cut-out without the risk of damage to the wiring or loosening connections. At Downlights Direct we try to offer a complete selection of lighting equipment and accessories to help make your installations quick and easy.

Enhance your electrical installations with the Hager 16A Downlighter Junction Box (J501), designed to provide a secure and reliable connection for your downlights. If you are unsure of the best product for your home improvement project, a member of our knowledgeable team will be happy to assist.Also, add in a wee loop of cable near the fitting so if you have the need to take out a spot, there is sufficient cable to let it drop down. If you're looking for an an easy to understand walk through of the Quickwire system then this is the video for you. i have 3 existing spot lights that im replacing with 9 and I've discovered that at the moment and they each have their own junction box off the main lighting circuit. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Mistakes can be made, and the limited space inside it makes difficult to get the wires where they need to go.

Obviously I can just stick a nice junction box on the joist but then this wouldn't conform to regulations due to its inaccessibility right?

Please let us know should you like to discuss anything and we’ll get you in touch with an electrician who can provide a professional advice! J501 is specially designed for usage throughout lighting circuits, ideal for installing downlights efficiently and safely. Can I put the junction box on or between a ceiling joist or must it now be visible for ins access at all times?

Our goal is to provide one stop place for electricians and electrical contractors, but we are happy to help other clients too. The new, simpler A-G energy rating scale is stricter and designed so that very few products are initially expected to achieve the top “A” rating. The results are pretty hilarious, and (as you should probably guess) Quickwire are the clear winners. Our junction box range includes the award winning downlighter junction box, designed to simplifiy your installation.

Hager has applied the quality and expertise of design which has made them a favourite throughout the trades, aligning all terminals to maximise wiring space, whilst applying a logical, easy to use 3 plate terminal style with separate terminals for flexible cords, ideal for protecting smaller flexible conductors. I don't have any problem joining the downlights together but when it comes to using a junction connection to the live feed etc, where am I supposed to put it? It seems a junction box is needed whereby the 5 downlights are all (parallel) connected to it along with the ceiling rose. I ask as the junction boxes attached to spotlights are really tiny so not sure i will even get 2 wires into each hole?