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  1. K

    No flex earth only fly earth in metal light fitting

    Hi, I do basic electrical DIY like changing light fittings and have got a light to put up that only has a fly earth and no flex earth (see pic). I’ll be buying a junction box but just wondering why I’ve no flex earth? Do I just use the fly in the junction box alone? TIA
  2. V

    Led floodlight to exsisting 4 core flex

    Am fitting a new pir led floodlight . The exsisting light is connected to 4 core round flexible cable, core colours green/yellow, blue, brown and black . Should i use the green/yellow , blue and brown and just terminate the black Many thanks
  3. S

    Flex cable for light ?

    I have a spare 2.5mm 3 core flex cable. Can I use it for an outdoor light? It will be connected a junction box that's already supplying electricity to a different light. It has a 1.5 twin and E coming into it. (It's the smaller wire , so I think it's a 1.5) Many thanks.
  4. P

    H07RN-F 3G1.5 Flex 450v on a 240v

    I have some PECSO HO7RN-F 3G1.5 Flex cable that i want to use to wire up some outside LED security lights that are 240v. The cable will be clipped to a wall 8ft up so little chance of it getting damaged etc. The data sheet gives a voltage rating of 450v/750v yet i am wanting to use it for 240V...
  5. LewisM

    2 Gang Flex Outlet Plate

    Is there such thing as a 2 Gang flex outlet plate, changing an existing heating system to a nest so no need for the programmer however it is by the boiler in the kitchen, they’ve cut in a 2 gang back box then screws through it anyway m, will need to use the flex to the boiler however the kitchen...
  6. B

    Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long

    1 out of 3 electricians told that 0.75 has to be replaced : Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long. Sorry reposting in DIY section, because I’m being moderated in pro section. Only posting there because I don’t get many replies in here. Regular CU with 2...
  7. B

    Is 0.75mm Flex in conduit behind tiles and tile backer sufficient for led lights (6w) or Fan (4w)?

    Hello to all. I know now that 1mm T&E would be better for lights, but legally is 0.75mm Flex in conduit behind tiles and tile backer sufficient for led lights (6w) or Extractor Fan (4w)? 1 out of 3 quoting electricians said that those need to be replaced. Is it really that bad? Looking at the...
  8. I

    16 Amp Oven installation with 1.5 flex supplied

    I have a double oven connection unit. Fed with 4mm cable,40 amp MCB. Hob connected to it with 4mm cable. Bought new oven,stated 16 amp but with 1.5 flex from the oven. (manufacturer) I'm trying to argue that this needs a fused spur before connecting to double oven connection unit as 40 amp MCB...
  9. timhoward

    Flexible Auger Bit?

    I've noticed lots of USA youtube videos seem to show long flexible auger bits. Has anyone in the UK got one, is it any good, and where did you get it?! The only similar thing I know of is the Super-Rods one. Thanks!
  10. S

    Can I use 0.5mm^2 flex for a pendant light?

    Hi all, Got an antique light fitting that for some reason she wants putting up (can't say I love it haha) however it didn't come with any electrical fittings, so I'm trying to create a compliant solution. We want to use a brass lampholder with gold flex just going straight down from the brass...
  11. B

    New member fitting single oven flex

    Hi all just here as an enthusiastic learner/diyer to gain knowledge and help on bits and bobs At the moment I am confused I have a new single electric oven totals 2.2kw, I have 6mm cable from mcb on a 40amp breaker on dedicated cooker point on board The oven has 1.5mm flex no plug and the...
  12. Aaron b

    Swapping solid conductor in lewden board for flex

    Hello, I've worked on a few old lewden boards recently and the quality is terrible. When fitting rcbos in 16th edition boards there's a solid bar that gets in the way of the taller device and they go in wonky enough as is. I was considering swapping it for a 100A flexible link, are any of you...
  13. M

    Wiring an inline extractor fan with flex

    Hi, The house I've moved in to doesn't have an extractor in the main bathroom so I'm looking at placing an inline extractor in the attic directly above it. Problem is...I'm using smart lights that need to be powered on all the time therefore don't want to use the existing pull cord to control...
  14. S

    Wiring lights on exposed beam in flex

    Hi all, I'd like to replace some MR16 halogen fittings on an exposed wooden beam to new GU10 fittings which I will be fitting led lamps into. The current fittings are wired in 2 core flex as they're only 12v, can't see a problem with that. For the new lights I'm planning on using black 3 core...
  15. Midwest

    H07RN-F FLEX MAINS suitability

    At work in our main kitchen, the 6kW (26A sp) water packed up. The restaurant staff were in turmoil, as they had no hot water to make the tea. Luckily we had a new spare one lying around. The old one was fed by a 32A supply, 4mm 6242B (LSOH) cable 32A RCBO. From the rotary isolator, the...
  16. B

    Grid setup with a flex outlet to a socket

    Hello, I have an idea which I want installing in to an outbuilding and I wonder if it's possible. I need to plug a light (3 pin plug) in to a socket. The light wire to be within the wall. Can I use a 2 gang grid, with a single socket, blank and a flex outlet module? This light wire to enter...
  17. J

    1.25 flex of a 13 amp fused spur feeding a 3KW immersion heater

    How tight is it running 1.25 flex from a 13 amp fused spur feeding a timer for an immersion heater?
    • Jako13!
    • Thread
    • 13 amp amp feeding flex fused fused spur heater immersion immersion heater spur
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    10mm flex cooker outlet plate

    Hi all, got a new range cooker I’m connecting which comes with a 10mm flex connected. The outside diameter I nearly 20mm and won’t fit into the existing cooker outlet plate. Does anyone know of a supplier which allows for larger diameter cables? Failing that I’ll have to connect into an...
  19. M

    Flex connector - no earth on lights

    I have a cable twin + earth coming from wall switch with 3 amp fuse - I want to connect it to some LED lights with a flex connector. LEDs have no earth, so what do I do with the earth wire coming from switch to flex connector? Thanks
  20. E

    Flex and push-fit connectors (mostly in lights)

    How do you guys terminate these when using flex? I'm talking these things found in light fittings: https://www.saxbylighting.com/images/default-source/feature-pages/Downlight-booklet/terminal-block_2-columna61727463c42674eaa46ff0000f3e563.jpg?sfvrsn=0 I twist the strands together and then try...
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