Outdoor Armoured Cable Junction Box

The last thing you want is for the weight of the armor cable to cause the connector to fail and allow the cable to fall out of the junction box.

Outdoor armoured cable junction box.

Uf cable can be direct buried without conduit with a minimum of 24 inches of earth cover. Only 4 left in stock. We supply trade quality diy and home improvement products at great low prices. Wiring buried inside rigid metal rmc or intermediate metal imc conduit must have at least 6 inches of earth cover.

The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. Safeguard outdoor electric wires or cable terminals from dust and low pressure water jets with an ip55 junction box. Type uf cable is the most commonly used nonmetallic cable for residential outdoor wiring runs. Junction box cable connector larger 3 way junction box outdoor lighting connector ip66 waterproof black electrical external coupler m20 cable gland 9mm 14mm abs pvc 4 6 out of 5 stars 382 9 99 9.

The problem i have is the junction outside the house where the 2 5mm meets the armoured cable i can t find any glands or outdoor rated junction boxes to suit an armoured cable and 2 5mm. Buy great products from our junction boxes connectors clips category online at wickes co uk. Fx junction box waterproof ip68 2 way plug line m20 coaxial cable connector wire range 5 to 12mm outdoor external electric power cord boxes 4 6 out of 5 stars 97 8 95 8. Armoured cable is covered by a metal sheath which protects the cable from water and extreme temperatures allowing it to be used in underground or external projects as well as indoor applications.

Wiring in pvc conduit must have at least. This is how it looks at the moment not ideal but stays dry with the lid on and i keep the supply off when not in use. You should also place a support strap within about 12 inches of the junction box. Use metal clad mc with a metal sheath specifically listed as impervious to water or underground feeder branch circuit cable uf either by itself or in a conduit system approved for use in wet locations if you desire additional.

Long runs of armored cable can be quite heavy and cause stress on the connector between the cable and the junction box if not supported. Ip56 outside electrical boxes such as the crabtree unswitched socket and the crabtree 20a switch has a protection level that keeps electricals safe from dust and water jets. Swa cable which means steel wire armoured is heavy and difficult to bend which helps to reduce the risk of pinching and damage.