{"title":"Junction Boxes and Weatherproof Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJunction boxes and weatherproof boxes for outdoor and damp locations: IP65 terminal junction boxes for fixed cable joints, and the DRiBOX IP55 connection box that keeps plugs, timers and transformers out of the rain. Free delivery applies to every order from the first euro, with no minimum spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a junction box used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA junction box encloses a cable joint so the connections are protected and cannot be touched. The IP65 boxes here come with strip connectors already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ip65-terminal-junction-boxes\"\u003eIP65 terminal junction boxes\u003c\/a\u003e are made for joints that leave a dry wall cavity and go somewhere damp, dusty or outdoors: garden lighting runs, outdoor sockets, shed and garage supplies, pump and sensor connections, and unheated spaces where condensation is likely. They have threaded knockouts for glands and a fast mounting clip, and come in black for soffits, fencing and dark render or white for painted walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat IP rating does an outdoor junction box need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fixed cable joint outdoors, IP65 is a sound choice: dust tight and protected against water jets, provided every cable entry is properly glanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second digit is the water protection. IP65 resists jets of water, while the IP55 rating on the DRiBOX means dust protected and shielded against low pressure water jets from any direction, which covers rain and wind driven damp but not being submerged. Neither box should sit where water pools. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-ip-rating-do-i-need-ireland\"\u003ewhat IP rating you need\u003c\/a\u003e explains the numbers in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes a junction box keep its IP rating once cables go in?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it is sealed properly. Every entry must be glanded and the lid seal seated and screwed down evenly, or the rating is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knockout opened and left unglanded drops the whole enclosure to no rating at all, however good the box itself is. Use the threaded knockouts with glands sized for the cable, and check the lid gasket sits flat before the screws are tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between a junction box and a weatherproof connection box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA junction box houses a permanent wired joint. A weatherproof connection box like the DRiBOX houses plugs, sockets and timers and needs no fixed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dribox-ip55-large-outdoor-weatherproof-electrical-box-black\"\u003eDRiBOX IP55 large outdoor weatherproof electrical box\u003c\/a\u003e measures 330mm by 230mm by 140mm inside, takes an extension block, a cable reel, a plug in timer or a low voltage transformer, and has 4 output channels so several cables leave tidily. It closes with a locking clamp, no screws, behind a silicone weather seal, and suits Christmas lights, fountains, garden tools and patio heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I need an electrician to fit a junction box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for a junction box, because it forms part of the fixed wiring. No for the DRiBOX, which simply encloses plug connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining or extending cables is mains wiring work, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/safeelectric.ie\/help-advice\/controlled-restricted-electrical-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafe Electric\u003c\/a\u003e advises always using a Registered Electrical Contractor for electrical work in your home and asking for a completion certificate. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/safeelectric.ie\/find-an-electrician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efind a registered electrician by county on the Safe Electric site\u003c\/a\u003e. The DRiBOX needs no installation, but the outdoor socket it plugs into must be properly installed, and that does need an electrician. Cable and conduit are counter only lines, so call 01 401 9907 or email sales@shamrockelectrical.ie for those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I buy junction boxes in Ireland?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShamrock Electrical supplies IP65 junction boxes and DRiBOX weatherproof boxes across the Republic of Ireland, online with free delivery on every order, or over the counter in Rathcoole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an independent Irish electrical business at Unit 22, Block 613, Jordanstown Road, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 TX98, just off the N7 and well positioned for the M50. The counter is open Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1:30pm. Trade pricing is available on 01 401 9907 or sales@shamrockelectrical.ie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated ranges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish an outdoor job with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-switches\"\u003eoutdoor switches\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sockets\"\u003eswitches and sockets\u003c\/a\u003e, or light the garden from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-lights\"\u003eoutdoor lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-christmas-lights\"\u003eoutdoor Christmas lights\u003c\/a\u003e ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ip65-terminal-junction-boxes","title":"IP65 Terminal Junction Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn IP65 terminal junction box is what keeps a cable joint safe once it leaves a dry wall cavity and goes anywhere damp, dusty or outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIP65 Weatherproof Terminal Junction Boxes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes come with strip connectors already fitted, so the joint can be made and closed without hunting for a separate terminal block. Threaded knockouts take glands cleanly and keep the rating intact, and the fast mounting clip means the box can be fixed to a wall, a joist or a post without opening it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with strip connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with fast mounting clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded knockouts for glands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 rated against dust and water jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden lighting runs, outdoor sockets, shed and garage supplies, pump and sensor connections, and any joint in an unheated space where condensation is likely. The black box disappears against soffits, fencing and dark render, the white against painted walls and soffit boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the rating you paid for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IP65 box only performs to IP65 if the entries are glanded properly and the lid seal is seated and screwed down evenly. A knockout opened and left unglanded drops the whole enclosure to no rating at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery on every order to all 26 counties, with no minimum spend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shamrock Electrical Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42000602857645,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42000602890413,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/3461\/0762\/products\/junctionboxes.jpg?v=1669120097"},{"product_id":"dribox-ip55-large-outdoor-weatherproof-electrical-box-black","title":"DRiBOX IP55 Large Outdoor Weatherproof Electrical Box, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330mm Large Black Weatherproof Connection Box, IP55 Rated Outdoor Power Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your outdoor power connections safe and secure with the 330mm large black weatherproof connection box. Designed for convenience and durability, this IP55 rated box protects mains connections when used outdoors. Whether you are powering garden tools, lighting displays or outdoor appliances, it is a reliable way to keep plugs, timers and transformers out of the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeatherproof protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP55 rated with a silicone weather seal, waterproof gasket and locking lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile use:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits extension sockets, cable reels, timers and transformers, for fountains, patio heaters, Christmas lights and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical design:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight with a simple locking clamp, no screws required, and 4 output channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild safe construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e built with safety in mind for family use outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacious interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330mm (L) x 230mm (W) x 140mm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality build:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor holiday lighting and decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden maintenance with mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping trips needing a secure power connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio heaters and outdoor entertainment setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is a weatherproof connection box actually for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It houses the joint between a plug and a socket, or a timer or transformer, so the connection itself is protected from rain and damp. An outdoor rated appliance is not much use if the plug it is connected to is sitting in a puddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is IP55 enough for outdoors in Ireland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes for this purpose. IP55 means dust protected and shielded against low pressure water jets from any direction, which covers rain and wind driven damp. It is not designed to be submerged, so do not place it where water pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I leave it out all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is built for outdoor use and many people leave it in place through the winter. Site it on a surface where water drains away rather than collects, and keep the clamp closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What fits inside it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The interior is 330mm by 230mm by 140mm, which takes an extension block, a cable reel, a plug in timer or a low voltage transformer. There are 4 output channels so several cables can leave the box tidily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need an electrician to use one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is not fixed wiring. You place it, put your connections inside and close the clamp. The socket you plug it into should of course be a properly installed outdoor socket, and that does need an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: That is one of the reasons to use one. It puts the connection inside a closed enclosure rather than leaving plugs exposed on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy a weatherproof connection box in Ireland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Shamrock Electrical stocks the DRiBOX IP55 range along with IP66 outdoor sockets and IP65 junction boxes. We are in Rathcoole, County Dublin, just off the N7, and we deliver free to every county in Ireland on every order with no minimum spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE INCLUDES VAT AND FREE DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"DRiBOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42000603283629,"sku":"FL-1859-330","price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/3461\/0762\/products\/DRiBOXIP55LargeOutdoorWeatherproofElectricalBox-Black.jpg?v=1669120311"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/3461\/0762\/collections\/DRiBOXIP55LargeOutdoorWeatherproofElectricalBox-Black.jpg?v=1789377951","url":"https:\/\/www.shamrockelectrical.ie\/collections\/junction-boxes.oembed","provider":"Shamrock Electrical Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}