IP68 Gel-Filled In-line Cable Joint 2 x 2.5 sq mm, Cable 6-10 mm - Raytech LittleJoint L Barney

2 x 2.5 mm², cable diameter 6-10 mm. Raytech LittleJoint L Barney is an in-line micro-joint that comes pre-filled with gel and complete with a 2 x 2.5 mm² screw connector. It joins two round cables end to end and seals the joint to IP68 and IP69K with integrated cable glands that also hold the cables. List price Rs 1,361 per joint.

Raytech is an Italian manufacturer that specialises in gel-based insulation for electrical connections: pre-filled gel boxes and joints that are ready to use straight from the pack, and insulating gels and rubbers for filling joints, boxes and enclosures. Barney measures 75 x 28 x 19 mm and suits cables with 2 conductors up to 2.5 mm²; it is packed 1 per blister (Barney MP: 10 per multipack).

Is this the right one for you?

Check these five things before you order:

• You are joining two cables end to end (in line). For a tee-off use LittleJoint Y; for three or four cables, Bob 3 or Bob 4.
• Each cable has up to 2 conductors of up to 2.5 mm² - the supplied connector is 2 x 2.5 mm².
• The cables are round with an outside diameter of 6-10 mm, so the integrated glands can seal on them.
• There is room for a joint of 75 x 28 x 19 mm.
• You need IP68 / IP69K - buried, submerged or hosed down; circuit temperature no more than 90 °C.

At a glance

• Price: Rs 1,361 per joint
• Connector: 2 x 2.5 mm², screw, supplied
• Cable diameter: 6-10 mm
• Size (A x B x C): 75 x 28 x 19 mm
• Type: in-line (straight) joint
• Degree of protection: IP68 and IP69K
• Pack: 1 per blister (Barney MP: 10 per multipack)

Specifications

• Model: Raytech LittleJoint L Barney
• Joint type: in-line micro-joint, gel pre-filled, with integrated cable glands
• Connector: 2 x 2.5 mm² (supplied)
• Cable outside diameter: 6-10 mm
• Dimensions A x B x C: 75 x 28 x 19 mm
• Packing: 1 per blister (Barney MP: 10 per multipack)
• Electrical performance: CEI EN 50393 as applicable
• Gel: UL 94-HB
• Operating temperature: 90 °C
• Installation temperature: -40 °C to +50 °C
• Degree of protection: IP68 (IMQ officially tested) and IP69K (officially tested)
• Colour: grey; black on request (-N versions)

Why choose it

• Pre-filled and ready to install - extremely compact, with soft, highly conformable gel
• Integrated cable glands - IP68 and IP69K sealing plus cable retention, so the joint cannot be pulled apart
• Complete with screw connector - nothing else to buy
• Always re-enterable - open, check and close again
• Fully submersible and suitable for underground use
• Gel not classified as hazardous under CLP; halogen-free and UV resistant
• Discreet - small and neat where it is visible, in grey or black (-N)

How it is installed

1. Strip the cable sheaths and conductors, slide the cable glands and seals onto the two cables.
2. Connect the conductors in the supplied screw connector and lay it in the gel-filled shell.
3. Close the shell and tighten the glands - the gel closes round the connector and the glands seal on the cable sheaths and hold the cables.

Where it is used

• Garden, path and step lighting
• Bollards, in-ground uplights and spotlights
• Lighting at pedestrian crossings and stairways
• Connections in pits, traps and underground runs
• Fountains, pools and water features (connections under water)
• Signs and small outdoor equipment

Other sizes and versions

The Raytech LittleJoint L overview page compares all 6 side by side.

• Barney - 2 x 2.5 mm² connector, cable diameter 6-10 mm - Rs 1,361 per joint (this page)
• Fred - 3 x 2.5 mm² connector, cable diameter 8-13 mm - Rs 1,761 per joint
• Dino - 4 x 4 mm² connector, cable diameter 10-16 mm - Rs 3,699 per joint
• Betty/4 - 5 x 4 mm² connector, cable diameter 10-16 mm - Rs 4,413 per joint
• Betty/6 - 5 x 6 mm² connector, cable diameter 14-19 mm - Rs 4,456 per joint
• Tom - 5 x 16 mm² connector, cable diameter 19-23 mm - Rs 5,732 per joint

Related products

• Raytech LittleJoint Y - IP68 branch micro-joints
• Raytech Bob 3 and Bob 4 - IP68 multi-branch joints for lighting circuits
• Raytech Super Clik - gel joints for 0.6/1 kV multi-core cable, straight or branch
• Techno TH400 in-line joints - IP68 screw connectors for 8-17 mm cable
• All Raytech low-voltage pre-filled joints

Frequently asked questions

Which cable fits LittleJoint Barney?

Round cable with an outside diameter of 6-10 mm and up to 2 conductors of up to 2.5 mm².

How do I choose between Barney and the neighbouring sizes?

Fred the next size up (3 x 2.5 mm², cable 8-13 mm). Choose by conductor count and size first, then check the cable diameter.

Is the connector included?

Yes - LittleJoint L Barney is supplied pre-filled with gel and complete with a 2 x 2.5 mm² screw connector.

Can the joint be buried or submerged?

Yes. It is IP68 (IMQ officially tested) and IP69K, fully submersible and suitable for underground use.

Can it be opened again?

Yes - the joint is re-enterable: the gel stays soft, so the connection can be checked and the joint closed again.

Where can I buy Raytech LittleJoint Barney in India?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which supplies Raytech gel boxes and gel-filled joints across India. The list price is Rs 1,361 per joint; call +91 9340081159 with the quantity and delivery location for stock and lead time.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to sites across India. The list price for Raytech LittleJoint L Barney is Rs 1,361 per joint. Call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry from this page with the quantity and delivery location, and we will confirm stock, lead time and the delivered cost.