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  1. A

    outside lights that are supplied with flex already

    Why do manufacturers supply there ground lights with flex, with no way of connecting an armoured gland to the bottom, I'm on about the garden uplights on a spike, and following is running flexible plastic conduit a fair way of protecting the (will get burried) cables also with an RCD Many...
  2. M

    Oven Hob Flex protection

    We have a new ceramic hob (6kW) factory prewired in 2.5mm flex and oven (2.6kW) prewired in 1.5mm. After diversity calcs the existing supply 32A protected 6mm (9m run) suggest a more than adequate supply for both appliances however:- Some electricians are suggesting further protection of the...
  3. S

    What conduit for pond filter flex?

    Hello, I have a pond filter, that has a short (3-4m) run of flex to a junction box, and I want to protect it, but can't decide on the best conduit. The flex will be discreet but not buried, and will run with the hoses from the filter across a flowerbed. (It's at risk of boots & hand trowels...
  4. D

    flex wall chaser

    I'm looking at buying a flex wall chaser. They are not cheap but I think it will pay it's way. Has anyone any experience with flex or wall chasers in general (I'm not talking about the cheap ones from tool station that fill the room with dust) Thanks Dan
  5. HappyHippyDad

    2 core flex.. round or flat?

    I know this is a ridiculous thread but I cant find out the difference between round and flat 2 core flex! They both have exactly the same spec and I need to know these things!! I'm using it to extend the circuit for some bell chimes as volt drop is too great for bell wire but..... flat or...
  6. D

    Flex in a consumer unit

    Hello there, Is there any regulation regarding the use of flex in consumer units. eg. Can a 1.5 x 3core be used as a supply cable from an 6a mcb to a fused spur feeding downlights? I came across this the day and I was curious if it was within the regs. Thanks for your time.
  7. the pict

    Flex ?

    Anyone know a supplier I can get flexible cable with brown outer from, It,s for a particular customer who is a bit pedantic , and wants all the lamps etc re-done in brown, a days work changing flex is a bit tedious but profitable I never though it would be a doddle but jeez oh and doesn,t want...
  8. J

    Testing a flex

    My (newish) oven switches off intermittently. When it is off and I test the flex with a voltage detector pen, there does not appear to be any power there. When I flick the switch on the wall the oven comes back on. I have changed the switch, but the same thing happens. Should I replace the flex?
  9. B

    Bs6500 yy flex pvc/pvc

    Evening all, Just a quick one is BS6500 YYflex with pvc insulation suitable for running outdoors where there is no danger of mechanical damage?
  10. D

    Air Source Heat Pump Signal Flex

    On Air Source Heat pumps there is a signal flex going from the Pump all the way to the Cylinder, It's 0.75mm Flex and I'm getting two opinions about whether it can be run in containment (YT2 and 20mm conduit) with the feed. The spark is saying that it can on 5Kw pumps (2.5mm T&E for the feed)...
  11. HappyHippyDad

    where to get 1mm black rubber flex?

    I always seem to come across the same problem when installing outside lights, where to get 1mm black rubber flex? Preferably I'd like some 3183p (1mm) but can only find 0.75mm or 1.5mm. Happy to use 3183TRS or 3183VR but also struggling to find that in 1mm. Farnells are usually good but they...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Can I use 0.75mm black pond flex to feed 1000W lights?

    Hello all.... I am doing some work in a small domestic stables and the chap has now asked if I can fit some extra outside floodlights. There will be two 50W LED flood lights. In total there will be 20m's of 1.5mm SWA and then a further 8 metres of black flex to them. There is nothing in...
  13. P

    Flex used to connect upto 10 light fittings together over about 20 mts

    came across this on a EICR the flex as been hard wired between each fitting not sure if this is ok
  14. L

    sheath cutters for 3 core flex

    Hi everyone can any one tell me a good tool for cutting the outer sheath on 3 core flex between .75 and 1.5mm. also 5 core flex 1mm as well I always seem to catch the inner cables. have seen this but does it work? Jokari cable stripper - Coaxial : Carl Kammerling International cheers
  15. D

    What happens when you send maintained 250amps through 1mm flex.

    I do this so you dont have to ;). Sending 250amps through a 1mm approx 10amp rated flex...... down the earth core until it evaporated the copper. You can see how the earth spirals in pic 2 as it burns and melts away all the insulation and sheath adjacent to it.... i expect it got a tad...
  16. yamar1

    4mm hr flex

    just a quick one chaps, need to connect a 6kw domestic cooker, its wired in a 6mm radial on a 32a mcb. i have some 4mm heat resistant flex from work, is it ok to drop to the 4mm cable from the cooker outlet or do i need to stick with the 6mm csa. i work industrial/commercial so just after...
  17. J

    flex in cu

    Hi, Curious if anyone knew what the exact rules n regs were regarding flexible cables straight into a fuse board. Is it not allowed, or not good practice? just out of interest more that anything.. Cheers
  18. H

    CCC of flex

    Just a quicky 1mm flex is that ok on a 10 amp breaker? Books at home..cheers
  19. P

    Interlink smokes wired in 3core flex

    As title, just clocked this on a job I am on, all conductors correctly sleaved, Has anyone saw this before? I have always used 3core&e
  20. C

    `pond flex` or `arctic` cable for flex connection to outside halogen lights ?

    "Hello All", Please don`t think that this is `too trivial` a question for the Forum: I have noticed that My Garden / Outside Halogen Lights [500 W] were originally wired with what looks to Me like `ordinary` 1mm Flex. It looks like the Insulation has been badly degraded by the Weather / UV...

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