You’ve been asking for a Quickwire prewired junction box that can be used with flexible cable since the the launch of the Quickwire Splitter and Switch and Load.... so here it is, the new Quickwire Plug in T-Connector.
The new Plug in T-Connector offers the same dramatic time-savings and ease of use as all Quickwire Junction Boxes, and is perfect for use in conjunction with downlighters.
What is the T-Connector?
It’s a Quickwire Junction Box that consists of a plug and socket. The plug accepts flexible cable (usually to wire up a downlight), and the socket consists of two Quickwire solid core Twin and Earth, loop in loop out connections.
One of the T-Connector’s most useful applications is rapidly connecting downlights. One T-Connector is used per lighting point. The T-Connector Socket is used for the 1st fix, to create the lighting spine. The T-Connector plug is then wired to a downlight and simply plugged in at 2nd fix. The complete T-connector and plug will fit through a hole in the ceiling as small as 30mm diameter, making it suitable for even the tiniest of downlights.
The new T-Connector from Quickwire: The simplest solution for rapidly connecting downlights.
The Socket:
The T-Connector socket has all the benefits of two Quickwire connections: screwless, push-fit terminals, which enable connection in seconds. It accepts 2 x 1mm or 2 x 1.5mm Twin and Earth cables.
The Plug:
The T-Connector Plug provides a convenient connect/disconnect at each lighting point and accepts flexible cable. Once your plug is wired it simply plugs into the T-Connector Socket completing your connection to the lighting spine. The plug accepts 0.5 up to 1.5mm, 2 or 3-core flexible cable. The plug comes already opened up and ready to wire. Unlike almost all available plugs today ours have smooth lead ins into each terminal, deliberately designed to avoid wandering copper strands. Once wired, snap the one piece plug together (no screws) and in doing so your cable is automatically sheath gripped.
The Background
Quickwire launched the Quickwire Switch & Load and Splitter fast-fit junction boxes in 2017. The Quickwire prewired, maintenance-free junction boxes were designed to help electricians save significant installation time on site – all 4 twin and earth cable connections can be wired in 7 seconds! Simply strip your wire then insert into the push fit connectors for quick and easy termination – it’s that simple. The push fit design completely negates the need for fiddly screws, clamps or clips, and there is no cover to secure. The cable is automatically clamped as it is pushed into the cable outlet, and can only be removed with a special disconnection tool.
The products proved a hit, and can now be found in many an electrician’s van. The speed at which it can be wired, and the simplicity of use give it an unrivalled place in the market. In an industry where your time is the most expensive element on any job, those doing the maths find it’s the most cost-effective solution out there.
With social distancing becoming the new norm in all areas of our lives, Quickwire can help keep tradesman numbers down on site. The speed at which Quickwire products can be installed means that one person can complete a job in the same time it would normally take many more.
A Quickwire Junction box for 2.5mm cable
The other big request we’ve had is to produce a version of our current splitter product that accepts 2.5mm cable for power applications. The good news is that we’ve made substantial progress on this front in the past few months. We’re hoping to release the product later this year.
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