Outdoor Armoured Cable Junction Box

Uf cable can be direct buried without conduit with a minimum of 24 inches of earth cover.

Outdoor armoured cable 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. 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. 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. Wiring buried inside rigid metal rmc or intermediate metal imc conduit must have at least 6 inches of earth cover.

Wiring in pvc conduit must have at least. 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. Swa cable which means steel wire armoured is heavy and difficult to bend which helps to reduce the risk of pinching and damage. 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.

Type uf cable is the most commonly used nonmetallic cable for residential outdoor wiring runs. Underground 4 core cable size. Only 4 left in stock. 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.

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. Waterproof junction box outdoor cable connector 2 pack ip68 connector external sleeve coupler 1mm 13mm black pvc armoured cable swa resin jointing kit. You should also place a support strap within about 12 inches of the junction box. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations.

Buy great products from our junction boxes connectors clips category online at wickes co uk. Ip55 junction boxes are ideal for low level weather damage protection. 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.