Page 1 of 10 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 106

Thread: Installation of 220V downlights

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    New Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Cape town
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Installation of 220V downlights

    Hello

    Does anybody know whether there is anything wrong with the following picture?? Or is the wiring correct. It has been declined for a COC.

    Thanks

    Hans
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	DOWNLIGHT WIRING.JPG 
Views:	14918 
Size:	50.4 KB 
ID:	1872  
    Last edited by Dave A; 09-Feb-11 at 11:29 AM.

  2. #2
    Email problem
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Cape Town
    Posts
    20
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Hi Oblivious,this is what is called exposed wiring.You can either put the connections in a joint box or use 5A Socket Outlets.Can't really see the wire size,but you should be safe with 1,5mm on 220V downlighters provided your distance is not very long.

  3. #3
    New Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Howick
    Posts
    3
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    what if ferrels were used instead of connector block?

  4. #4
    Diamond Member AndyD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Cape Town
    Posts
    4,923
    Thanks
    576
    Thanked 934 Times in 755 Posts
    Hi Oblivious and welcome to TFSA.

    You'll probably get more attention if you start a new thread in future.
    The picture clearly shows PVC insulated cables that are closer than 100mm to the 50w halogen dichroic lamp and directly above it. This is contrary to the 0142 regs and would be sufficient for it to fail a COC inspection. You could workaround this if LED lamps were in the fittings (or even CFL), however, the exposed wiring as already suggested could also be the cause for it not passing muster.
    The cable sizes and the actual terminations look fine to me.
    _______________________________________________

    _______________________________________________

  5. #5
    New Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Cape town
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    HI. Thanks all for your valuable input. I will inform you later of the outcome. Great week to you.

    Oblivious

  6. #6
    New Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Cape town
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Another question, if I may..... I assume this is very stupid. Can I not tape it shut with some sort of special tape? I see murdock mentions something about tape. Chaw

  7. #7
    Suspended
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    2,346
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 254 Times in 209 Posts
    dave such quick thinking for so late at night...imagine how sharp you must be during the day...teehee

  8. #8
    New Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Cape town
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    HI. Once again, thanks for all the input.

    The housing is 240V yes. Seems the original electrician did his own thing and gave a COC as well....

    End of the day the current electrician is going to install 12V lights and transformers. They say it is much easier and safer. My house is 15 months old. Obviously it was given a COC then but suddenly now there is about R3500 work that needs to be done. I tried getting hold of the previous electrician but the bank and municipal electricity department "cannot obtain" the COC for me. The builder moved to Durbs, very good builder though. Just wish I could get the details of the original electrician (draadtrekker). I will still endeavour to get hold of that guy and report him.

    Anyway, I am out.

    All of the best guys.

  9. #9
    Suspended
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    2,346
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 254 Times in 209 Posts
    light points and open/exposed wires...this is another who thread on its own?

    connecting 2 pieces of twin&e into the primary side of the transfomer?

  10. #10
    Site Caretaker Dave A's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Posts
    22,648
    Thanks
    3,304
    Thanked 2,676 Times in 2,257 Posts
    Blog Entries
    12
    Comments anyone?

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	SSA47576.jpg 
Views:	535 
Size:	88.8 KB 
ID:	1876

Page 1 of 10 123 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Electrical Installation Costs
    By Tracsec in forum Electrical Contracting Industry Forum
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 28-Jul-22, 05:38 AM
  2. [Article] New electrical installation regulations
    By QUINN in forum Electrical Contracting Industry Forum
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 11-Jun-14, 03:01 PM
  3. Zen cart installation tips
    By garthu in forum Technology Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 13-Aug-10, 11:55 AM
  4. Who may work on an electrical installation?
    By douw in forum Electrical Contracting Industry Forum
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 16-Apr-10, 11:57 AM
  5. new installation
    By murdock in forum Electrical Contracting Industry Forum
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 18-Feb-10, 01:34 PM

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •