Aboard connections

[PabloPicasso]

As I work on the 12v and shore power systems I found three mains cables spliced through a choc box connector wrapped in insulation tape, and not screwed down.

I want to replace this, but with what?

A 3 way domestic mains box that can be screwed down?

I have a box for wago connectors is that safe to use on a boat?

Other options?

 

[PaulRainbow]

As I work on the 12v and shore power systems I found three mains cables spliced through a choc box connector wrapped in insulation tape, and not screwed down.

I want to replace this, but with what?

A 3 way domestic mains box that can be screwed down?

I have a box for wago connectors is that safe to use on a boat?

Other options?

Wago connectors are fine on a boat. They need to be secure and the box needs to be waterproof if in a damp/wet location.

That said, what are these mains cables ? Type, size, going to and from where ?

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Wago connectors are fine on a boat. They need to be secure and the box needs to be waterproof if in a damp/wet location.

That said, what are these mains cables ? Type, size, going to and from where ?

+1 What do they do? What do you mean by mains box? consumer unit , connection box, or what?

 

[andsarkit]

Maybe something like this if you are short of space:

CPC cable joiner
I think there are also 3 way versions but you can always blank off the unsed entry until needed.

 

[PabloPicasso]

It's the shore power/mains connecting cables to various 3 pin sockets. It's below a bunk in the aft cabin, so shouldn't be wet!

3 cables join in a choc box connector covered with insulation tape that is not restrained.

A wago box screwed to the bulkhead would be easy enough.

I'm using shore power more often now the boat is ashore than when afloat (boat was/will be kept on a mooring)

Power tools, kettle, dehumidifier, battery charging....

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

It's the shore power/mains connecting cables to various 3 pin sockets. It's below a bunk in the aft cabin, so shouldn't be wet!

3 cables join in a choc box connector covered with insulation tape that is not restrained.

A wago box screwed to the bulkhead would be easy enough.

I'm using shore power more often now the boat is ashore than when afloat (boat was/will be kept on a mooring)

Power tools, kettle, dehumidifier, battery charging....

Why not redo the whole thing. Fit a small garage type consumer unit with RCD/RCBO and a couple of MCB's .

 

[PaulRainbow]

Why not redo the whole thing. Fit a small garage type consumer unit with RCD/RCBO and a couple of MCB's .

He already has a consumer unit Mains power

Would be useful to know what's in it and as i asked earlier, what type and size is the cable.

It would be unfortunate to give any advice and then find out that the cable was totally unsuitable and caused a fire, or there is no RCD and someone got electrocuted.

@PabloPicasso can you answer those questions please, with pics, preferably.

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

He already has a consumer unit Mains power

Would be useful to know what's in it and as i asked earlier, what type and size is the cable.

It would be unfortunate to give any advice and then find out that the cable was totally unsuitable and caused a fire, or there is no RCD and someone got electrocuted.

@PabloPicasso can you answer those questions please, with pics, preferably.

Yup OK I didn't connect the two. Yes pics. would help including the consumer unit