Joining 240v cable

[GaryGavlaar]

What's the best/safest way to join two 240v cables in my motorhome.

I've found what feels like (not removed insulation tape yet) spade Connectors all taped up by a previous owner

Im installing a new charger, and was planning on wiring direct into the consumer unit, but the way the motorhomes been built it's incredibly difficult due to no slack on cables at all, which I assume is why previous owner has joined the wires instead of going direct into the consumer unit.l when previously replacing an old charger.

So thinking I need to do the same, but want to do it properly.

Weago connectors in a box junction box? Any other suggestions, better ways?

 

[tonyidle]

A correctly rated section of choc block will do the job (in a junction box of course).

 

[dunnah01]

What's the best/safest way to join two 240v cables in my motorhome.

I've found what feels like (not removed insulation tape yet) spade Connectors all taped up by a previous owner

Im installing a new charger, and was planning on wiring direct into the consumer unit, but the way the motorhomes been built it's incredibly difficult due to no slack on cables at all, which I assume is why previous owner has joined the wires instead of going direct into the consumer unit.l when previously replacing an old charger.

So thinking I need to do the same, but want to do it properly.

Weago connectors in a box junction box? Any other suggestions, better ways?

Wago type connectors in a box would be fine

 

[autorouter]

In a domestic setting, screw terminal blocks (choc blocks) must be accessible for maintenance purposes. Inside a junction box with a screw top for example. They can't be enclosed and inaccessible. Wago type connectors can be enclosed in an inaccessible place if you want. That tells you how much more reliable Wago type connections are.

 

[SeanF1]

And you can get a Wagobox which is a plastic box which holds wago connections snugly. Great solution.

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[scotjimland]

I'm old school:.... three porcelain 'scruit' connectors.. job's a good'un...

 

[autorouter]

I've found what feels like (not removed insulation tape yet) spade Connectors all taped up by a previous own

If they turn out to be Insulated Butt Crimp connectors then they are also quite acceptable for connecting wires. That's another option, obviously a little bit more trouble than a Wago type. Properly crimped, they are fine, but badly crimped they can start to get warm and need crimping again.

Butt Connectors (Red, Blue, Yellow)

High quality insulated butt crimp connectors in red, blue & yellow for 0.5-6.0mm² cable. Tinned copper conductor & PVC insulation.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

 

[Lenny HB]

I prefer this type for mains, most electrical wholesalers stock them.

 

[Jev88]

My preferred quick solution.

 

[Gromett]

I also recommend the Wago connectors AND wago box.
It has very, very good cable retention mechanism and the electrical connections are sound. Very easy to install and maintain.

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