The DRiBOX IP55 285mm is a black outdoor weatherproof box that houses the join between a plug and a socket, coupler or timer, so the connection stays out of the rain. It is the smaller of the two DRiBOX sizes. It takes a plug and a coupler, or a plug and a plug in timer. It is IP55 rated. A silicone weather seal and a locking clamp close it. It opens and closes by hand, with no screws. The enclosed design is child safe. It is not fixed wiring and needs no electrician.
Key Features
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IP55 rated: dust protected and shielded against water jets from any direction.
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Silicone weather seal with locking clamp to keep the connection dry.
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No screws needed, it opens and closes by hand.
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Child safe enclosed design, so the connection is not exposed on the ground.
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Cable channels at either end for the leads in and out.
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285mm size for a plug and a coupler, or a plug and a plug in timer.
Specifications
| Brand |
DRiBOX |
| Size |
285mm |
| Rating |
IP55 |
| Colour |
Black |
| Seal |
Silicone weather seal with locking clamp |
| Fixing |
No screws, opens and closes by hand |
| Design |
Child safe enclosed |
| Takes |
A plug and a coupler, or a plug and a plug in timer |
| Larger size |
330mm, for an extension block, a cable reel or a low voltage transformer |
| Product code |
FL-1859-285 |
Using It Properly
- Site it where water drains away, never in a hollow or on a path that puddles.
- Bring the cables in through the channels at either end, then close the clamp.
- Run it from a properly installed outdoor socket. The box needs no electrician, but the socket does.
- Use it for Christmas lights, garden lighting and any outdoor plug in connection from November through to the take down in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a DRiBOX used for?
A: It keeps outdoor plug connections dry. It houses the join between a plug and a socket, or a timer or transformer, out of the rain, so an outdoor light set is not fed from a plug lying in a puddle.
Q: Is IP55 enough for an Irish winter?
A: Yes, for this purpose. IP55 is dust protected and shielded against water jets from any direction, which covers rain and wind driven damp. It is not made to be submerged, so do not site it where water pools.
Q: Should I get the 285mm or the 330mm DRiBOX?
A: The 285mm for a plug and a coupler, or a plug and a timer. The 330mm for an extension block, a cable reel or a transformer. If in doubt about a bulky item, take the larger one.
Q: Do I need an electrician to use a DRiBOX?
A: No, not for the box. You place it, put the connection inside and close the clamp. The outdoor socket it runs from does need to be properly installed.
Q: Is it safe with children and pets about?
A: Yes. That is one of the main reasons to use one, because the connection sits inside a closed, child safe enclosure rather than exposed on the ground.
Q: Where should I place the box outdoors?
A: Where water drains away. Never in a hollow or on a path that puddles, because the box is shielded against water jets but not made to be submerged.
Q: Where can I buy a weatherproof connection box in Ireland?
A: From Shamrock Electrical at shamrockelectrical.ie, with free delivery to every county in the Republic of Ireland from the first euro. You can also order for collection from our shop in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, usually ready in 2 to 4 days. We also carry the 330mm DRiBOX and IP66 outdoor sockets.
Every order ships with free delivery from the very first euro, with no minimum spend and no threshold to reach. New customers take 10 percent off a first order. Trade pricing is not shown online, so if you are buying for a job or a contract, call us on 01 401 9907 or email sales@shamrockelectrical.ie for your rate. We are an Irish owned electrical supplier based in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, just off the N7 and well positioned for the M50.
