Festoon lighting Y-splitter cable for 110V site festoon lighting, splitting one run into two for electricians and site setup teams.
Festoon lighting Y-splitter cable for 110V site festoon lighting, splitting one run into two for electricians and site setup teams.
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Log in to access trade discountsFestoon lighting Y-splitter cables are short yellow PVC leads that split one festoon run into two. This one has a male connector on a 40cm main cable and female connectors on 40cm branch cables, all made in H05VVH2-F flexible cable. Electricians and site teams use it to send 110V festoon lighting in two directions from a single run.
Without a splitter, every festoon run needs its own feed back to a supply point. On site, that means extra leads across walkways, more trip hazards and longer set-up times on each floor. The Y-splitter branches one run into two at the point where the route divides, so corridors, stairs and corners are lit from the same feed.
Y-shaped branch: splits one festoon run into two, so lighting can follow a corridor and a stairwell from one feed.
Male main connection: plugs into the matching connector on the festoon run.
Female branch connections: take the matching connectors of the festoon runs going each way.
H05VVH2-F flexible cable: a harmonised flat flexible cable that bends easily around corners and fixings.
Yellow PVC finish: matches 110V site cabling and stands out against floors, walls and ceilings.
Trades and roles
Site electricians
Site managers
Temporary works and site setup teams
Facilities and maintenance teams
Fit-out contractors
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | MAX Festoon Lighting Y-Splitter Cable - 110V 40cm |
| Product code | EL060018 |
| Product type | Festoon lighting Y-splitter cable |
| System | 110V AC festoon lighting |
| Main cable length | 40cm |
| Main connection | Male connector |
| Branch cable length | 40cm |
| Branch connection | Female connector |
| Cable designation | H05VVH2-F |
| Cable finish | Yellow PVC |
| Matching lighting set | EL060017 Smart Motion Dimmable LED Festoon Lighting |
| Brand | MAX |
| Lighting, supply or condition | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Smart Motion Dimmable LED Festoon Lighting (EL060017) | Suitable, matching accessory |
| 110V AC site supply | Suitable |
| Festoon runs with mating connectors | Suitable |
| 230V mains supply | Not recommended, for 110V festoon systems only |
| Powering tools or other site equipment | Not recommended, use a site distribution splitter unit |
| Connecting or disconnecting while live | Not recommended, isolate the supply first |
| Damaged cable or connectors | Not recommended, withdraw from use |
| Lifting or load-rated rigging | Not recommended, not rated for lifting |
Site electricians and setup teams use festoon Y-splitters when installing temporary lighting on new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs. They are fitted wherever a lighting route divides, such as a corridor junction, a stair core or an L-shaped floor plate. The work is done by competent installers working to the site's temporary electrical plan.
Branching festoon lighting from a main corridor into a stairwell on a multi-storey build.
Lighting both arms of an L-shaped or T-shaped floor plate from one festoon feed.
Splitting a run at a junction in a basement, plant room or service void.
Extending motion-sensing festoon lighting around corners on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
Reducing the number of leads run back to transformers during site setup.
Step 1: Isolate the 110V AC supply before connecting, disconnecting or inspecting the system.
Step 2: Check the splitter cable and connectors for damage before use.
Step 3: Plug the male connector into the matching connector on the festoon run.
Step 4: Connect the festoon runs for each direction to the female branch connectors.
Step 5: Support the cable and connections so they are protected from damage and kept clear of walkways.
Step 6: Restore the supply and check the lighting on both branches.
Connecting or disconnecting while the supply is live.
Leaving the splitter and connections hanging where they can be snagged or crushed.
Confusing a festoon Y-splitter with a site power splitter box for tools.
Using the splitter with lighting that does not have matching connectors.
Use only on a compatible 110V AC supply with mating connections. Isolate the supply before connecting, disconnecting or inspecting. Withdraw the splitter from use if the cable or connectors are damaged.
Inspect the cable and connectors before each installation. Keep connectors clean and dry when stored, and coil the cable loosely without sharp bends.
Q: What does a festoon lighting Y-splitter do?
A: It splits one festoon lighting run into two. The male connector joins the run, and the female branch connectors feed the lighting going in each direction. It lets one feed light a corridor and a stairwell, or both arms of an L-shaped floor.
Q: What does H05VVH2-F mean on the cable?
A: H05VVH2-F is a harmonised cable code. H means harmonised, and 05 means a 300/500V rating. The two V letters mean PVC insulation and a PVC sheath, H2 means a flat cable, and F means flexible conductors.
Q: Which festoon lighting does this splitter work with?
A: It is the matching splitter for the Smart Motion Dimmable LED Festoon Lighting set. It connects to festoon runs with mating connectors on a 110V AC supply.
Q: What is this splitter not suitable for?
A: It is not a power splitter for tools or other site equipment, which need a site distribution unit. It is not for 230V mains, and it should not be used with lighting that lacks matching connectors.
Q: Why use a Y-splitter instead of running a second festoon feed?
A: A splitter branches the lighting where the route divides, so there is no need for a second lead back to a transformer. That means fewer cables across floors and stairs, and a quicker setup.
Q: How do I connect the Y-splitter?
A: Isolate the supply first. Plug the male connector into the matching connector on the festoon run, then connect each onward run to a female branch connector. Restore the supply and check both branches light.
Q: Do I need to switch off the supply before connecting it?
A: Yes. Isolate the supply before connecting, disconnecting or inspecting any part of the festoon system.
Q: How should the splitter be looked after between jobs?
A: Check the cable and connectors for damage before each installation. Store it clean and dry, coiled loosely, and withdraw it from use if any part is damaged.
