Can you see it yet?

[JOEPRO]

Not sure why it bothers me as much as it does

 

[jimbo84]

It’s frustrating but you can get boxes with single central knockouts that line up.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Yep. Nope. Put two conduits in if you can't fix it.

 

[JOEPRO]

It’s frustrating but you can get boxes with single central knockouts that line up.

This is Contactum brand metal clad, didn't see any option on Screwfix but I will check that as it does bother me! All they had to do was 2x extra screw tabs in the box to allow use of the central 'oles

 

[jimbo84]

This is Contactum brand metal clad, didn't see any option on Screwfix but I will check that as it does bother me! All they had to do was 2x extra screw tabs in the box to allow use of the central 'oles

Don’t quote me but I think MK may allow for equal line up.

 

[JOEPRO]

Don’t quote me but I think MK may allow for equal line up.

I will email Contactum tomorrow and ask about this / give off and see what they say. They are an English company so should be able to respond.

 

[JOEPRO]

Don’t quote me but I think MK may allow for equal line up.

My OCD also requires it all to be exact matching metal clad products

 

[ajlelectronics]

My OCD also requires it all to be exact matching metal clad products

It would not look out of place with a pair of central conduits to balance it.

 

[Dozzer]

When they wont give you the break out where you need it, and things not being symmetrical bothers you.

 

[tom2207]

you could put a double curve in the centre section , but then you have used the wrong knock out ,,, lol

 

[Misterg]

This is Contactum brand metal clad, didn't see any option on Screwfix but I will check that as it does bother me!

'Click' brand give you the option.

Buy just the back box and keep the same fitting?

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/366395-1-gang-40mm-mounting-box-metal-clad

(It would bug the hell out of me as it is.)

 

[JOEPRO]

I have a cunning plan. I need this section wired 6am tomorrow morning before work. So I cant wait on parts.

To stick to my own schedule to get stuff done!

I have light switch boxes spare for the moment-



I am going to 3D print PETG blocks either side with m4 brass thread inserts in the morning and hot glue them inside both sides. Job done

Is there anything a 3D printer can't fix?

 

[Onoff]

'Click' brand give you the option.

As do MK & Honeywell.

 

[Onoff]

I have a cunning plan. I need this section wired 6am tomorrow morning before work. So I cant wait on parts.

To stick to my own schedule to get stuff done!

I have light switch boxes spare for the moment-

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I am going to 3D print PETG blocks either side with m4 brass thread inserts in the morning and hot glue them inside both sides. Job done

Is there anything a 3D printer can't fix?

You could have printed some 1G wide trunking / cover sections that clip to the 20mm conduit and make everything look in line

 

[Kram]

Don’t quote me but I think MK may allow for equal line up.

MK are rubbish, do not buy MK! Problems every time. Their boxes do not have properly threaded holes and rely on the screw to form it. Every other brand was done properly.
Boxes and sockets that are incompatable unless you take a burr to them. Designed not to fit properly.
Weak plastic that cracks if you look at it wrong.

I would rather affix my electrics with a roll of duct tape than mess with their products again.


Prints I imagine, are rather more flammable than the proper standard would allow. Bad idea..

 

[JOEPRO]

Prints I imagine, are rather more flammable than the proper standard would allow. Bad idea.

I hear lots of problems but no solutions.

You are overthinking it. Small PETG blocks inside the metal clad sockets will be perfectly safe. They are plastic and non conductive. If the socket gets so hot it melts them out then I've got much bigger problems to deal with!

 

[Ton-up]

Used to get back boxes with the faceplate lugs on 4 sides and 2 or 4 knockouts so you can put them anyway around.

 

[JOEPRO]

Used to get back boxes with the faceplate lugs on 4 sides and 2 or 4 knockouts so you can put them anyway around.

That would make total sense and avoid this ******

 

[Migmac]

Oh, that would drive me up the wall.

 

[Turbo]

That sort of misalignment bugs me too.
I always try to use click fittings. Good quality, well priced and commonly available.
And as said, their back boxes have 4 fixing lugs!