If I mount a weatherproof enclosure vertically with a seal on the lid and fit waterproof glands on the left and right sides of enclosure to connect between lights is this legal

Thanks for any advice

Just now, AndrewF said:

If I mount a weatherproof enclosure vertically with a seal on the lid and fit waterproof glands on the left and right sides of enclosure to connect between lights is this legal

Thanks for any advice

I'm using norsk cable between enclosures

18 minutes ago, AndrewF said:

If I mount a weatherproof enclosure vertically with a seal on the lid and fit waterproof glands on the left and right sides of enclosure to connect between lights is this legal

Thanks for any advice

Mounting a weatherproof (IP-rated) enclosure vertically with a sealed lid and fitting IP-rated cable glands on the left and right sides is legal/compliant, subject to the following SANS 10142-1 requirements:

SANS requires you to maintain the enclosure’s ingress protection rating after installation.

This means: Use IP65 or IP66 glands if the enclosure is IP65/IP66. Glands must be correctly sized for the cable OD. Locknuts and sealing washers (if required by manufacturer) must be used. If the glands or installation method reduce the enclosure’s IP rating, it becomes non-compliant.

You can also use a electrical drip loop for extra protection.

2 hours ago, TaliaB said:

SANS requires you to maintain the enclosure’s ingress protection rating after installation.

Eish! The burden on the householder. I have external light fittings (no glands) and it seems I have to maintain the seals. OK... So there's a good technical case for this. But if my insurers send a loss adjuster he's almost bound to find something.