IP68 Gel-Filled Y Branch Joint, Cable 8-13 mm - Raytech LittleJoint Fred Y

Through 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm², branch 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm², cable diameter 8-13 mm. Raytech LittleJoint Fred Y is a gel-filled branch micro-joint: it taps a light fitting or spotlight off a through cable and seals the connection to IP68 and IP69K with three integrated cable glands. It comes complete with its connector. List price Rs 4,066 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. Fred Y measures 110 x 72 x 25 mm and is packed one per blister, in grey or black (-N).

Is this the right one for you?

Check these five things before you order:

• You need a branch (tee) off a through cable - for an in-line joint use LittleJoint L.
• The through cable is up to 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm² and the branch up to 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm².
• All cables are round with an outside diameter of 8-13 mm.
• There is room for a joint of 110 x 72 x 25 mm.
• You need IP68 / IP69K for a buried, submerged or wet location.

At a glance

• Price: Rs 4,066 per joint
• Through cable: 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm²
• Branch cable: 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm²
• Cable diameter: 8-13 mm
• Size (A x B x C): 110 x 72 x 25 mm
• Degree of protection: IP68 and IP69K
• Pack: 1 per blister

Specifications

• Model: Raytech LittleJoint Fred Y
• Joint type: Y-branch micro-joint, gel pre-filled, three integrated cable glands
• Through cable, max: 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm²
• Branch cable, max: 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm²
• Cable outside diameter: 8-13 mm
• Dimensions A x B x C: 110 x 72 x 25 mm
• Packing: 1 per blister; grey or black (-N)
• 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)

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 through cable without cutting it where possible, and prepare the branch cable.
2. Connect through and branch conductors in the supplied connector and lay it in the gel-filled shell.
3. Close the shell and tighten the three glands: the gel seals the connection and the glands seal on the 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 Y overview page compares all 3 side by side.

• Barney Y - through 1 x 4 or 1 x 2.5 mm², branch 1 x 1.5 or 1 x 2.5 mm², cable diameter 6-10 mm - Rs 3,331 per joint
• Fred Y - through 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm², branch 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm², cable diameter 8-13 mm - Rs 4,066 per joint (this page)
• Dino Y - through 5 x 6 or 5 x 4 (rigid) mm², branch 5 x 1.5 or 5 x 2.5 (rigid) mm², cable diameter 14-19 mm - Rs 6,316 per joint

Related products

• Raytech LittleJoint L - IP68 in-line micro-joints with integrated glands
• Raytech Bob 3 and Bob 4 - IP68 multi-branch joints for lighting circuits
• Techno TH399 Y-branch connectors - IP68 branch connectors, 3 to 6 poles
• All Raytech low-voltage pre-filled joints

Frequently asked questions

Which cables fit Fred Y?

A through cable of up to 3 x 4 or 3 x 2.5 mm² and a branch of up to 3 x 1.5 or 3 x 2.5 mm², all with an outside diameter of 8-13 mm.

Do I have to cut the through cable?

Prepare the through cable so its conductors can be connected in the supplied connector together with the branch conductors; the three glands then seal all three cable ends.

Is it suitable for in-ground lighting?

Yes - LittleJoint Y is made for tapping garden, step and in-ground lights off a supply cable, and is IP68 and IP69K.

Is it re-enterable?

Yes - the gel stays soft, so the joint can be opened and closed again.

How is it different from Bob 3 and Bob 4?

LittleJoint Y has one through cable and one branch; Bob 3 and Bob 4 branch one cable into two or three, for parallel lighting circuits.

Where can I buy Raytech LittleJoint Fred Y 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 4,066 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 Fred Y is Rs 4,066 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.