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    sy flex

    I was at a factory job today where they had used sy flex for some lighting circuits and had earthed the braiding by untwisting the braiding then twisting it back like normal wire, earth sleeved it and connected to earth What are ppl thought because when i brought it up they stated ' well when...
  2. N

    2.5mm flex or 6mm t+e

    Changing to built in double fan oven. 45A cooker switch which is supplied with 6mm from 20A mcb . Double fan oven is rated at 4.1kw. 4100/230=17.82 Would the flex be ok as it can carry up to 25A and less than a metre be used. What do you guys suggest?
  3. T

    Bathroom extract fan installation, flex outlet or not?

    Hello all, I've been reading posts on here about bathrrom extracts, and got me thinking. Do you guys install a flex outlet adjacent to them or do you simply go straight in to the fan. I've always used a flex outlet, as these things never tend to last over 2/3 years and it makes replacement...
    • tombrooker84
    • Thread
    • bathroom extract fan flex installation outlet point steam straight
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. G

    fused flex outlet for towel radiator in bathroom

    Hi can anybody tell me if you can fit a fused flex outlet for towel radiator in bathroom in zone 2?
    • gazpeace
    • Thread
    • allowed bathroom flex fuse fused outlet radiator sense towel zones
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. N

    Cookers Hobs wired in 2.5mm flex

    Ok just wanted your opinion 2.5mm flex provided by the supplier on cookers and hobs , ive seen this twice and in my eye its wrong a hob of 7 kw and a slide in cooker of 7500 kw , it realy makes a mock of calculating cable sizes , ok if you take diversity into effect max current rating of flex is...
  6. M

    flex wiring rules

    Hi guys whats the regulations in wiring in flex... I have a plug top ( Sure this is not allowed ) feeding a 3 m 1.0 flex, that goes under the floor boards, pops up in a cupboard then comes surface on the facing to a really old timeclock, before disappearing to an old water tank and...
  7. T

    5 / 6 Core Flex Advice Needed Please

    Hi Everyone Don't often get involved in wiring up central heating! I have been asked to install new Honeywell ST9400c to replace ST7100 on a Y plan (Mid-position valve). The new programmer requires a 5 / 6 core flex. I can get 5 core every where, but I feel over sleeving the earth is bad...
  8. 1capybara

    17th ed: T&E or metal clad flex in a school

    Does 17th ed say I can wire a school in T&E? In the states you cant. Can I wire a school in metal clad flex? In the states you can. If none of the above are allowed, we will do it in EMT which I believe you call thin wall. No, its not going to be done in Rigid. theres gotta be a better way...
  9. E

    sockets wired in 1.0mm 3 core flex

    Doing a re-wire for a customer who's had their kitchen redone recently and told me the electrics are fine.when I checked, they've all been wired using 1.0mm 3 core flex then sealed underneath tiles.I can't remove the tiles or pull through new cables.Is it permissable to leave it connected like...
  10. O

    SY flex

    Guys, I'll be honest ive never had much chance to work with this stuff. Been asked to run a 32A 3-phase supply for some IT equipment. Looking around it appears somebody has been in previously and ran a similar setup in SY flex 10mm I think. They have used normal glands into the board but I...
  11. D

    Flex outlet in zone 2?

    Anyone have any opinion on this? Personally I say no as its not IPX4, but I do a lot of bathrooms and its an issue I occasionally come across. I've been asked to put an elec towlel rail bang in between a bath and shower before so nowhere to put an outlet which caused a bit of an argument with...
  12. N

    Resistance of 1.5mm flex per meter

    Hi, just carrying out some testing and a few of the figures I'm getting seem way out. Just wondering of anyone knows the resistance per meter of 1.5mm. 3core flex. I'm stuck in work with no regs book and can't find bog all online. Cheers guys!
  13. S

    Why you should wire to downlights in HR flex

    Following on from a post a week or so ago about why not just wire to downlights in T+E I've attached the following photos. I found these when called to an existing customer to locate a fault with the lights in their flat. The installation was done 3 years ago, not by me I hasten to add...
    • sjm
    • Thread
    • downlights flex lighting lights wire
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. L

    6mm flex

    hi got to connect a cooker to the cooker point and the installation manual states that you should use 6mm cable. do they do 6mm flex or shall i use 6mm twin and earth?
  15. A

    Gardens lights wired in flex

    Im think of wiring some garden light which are high up on wooden panels.would you say it has to be in armoured or is it ok as it can be seen and no trees or bushes for it to get accidently chopped. All rcd of course. Any reg against it? Cheers
    • aaelectric
    • Thread
    • flex lighting lights wired
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    downlight flex

    what type of flex do you guys use for downlighter wiring, obviously just from the loop in, loop out JB, down to the fitting, now i know it will have to be high temperature/ heat resistant but what would the cable code be to look for in the catalogues, thanks
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    The integrity of 2.5mm "flex" vs. Twin & Earth

    Is there any rule, as per the regs, that states that flexible cable can or should not be joined with T&E for the purposes of extending? When I say "flex" of course I mean the stuff that you can twist the cores with your fingers vs T&E, which is a lot tougher and requires a tool, but is still...
  18. K

    Installing Pop Up Sockets in Kitchen - Single Socket, or FCU with flex outlet?

    Hello all! Just wondering whether it was best to instal pop up sockets for the kitchen by plugging it in a single socket on the kitchen ring main.... or if it should be wired into a FCU with flex outlet on the ring?
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    Is 1.5mm Low Smoke 3 core Flex thinner than the standard flex?

    My local electrical shop was out of stock of 1.5mm 3 core flex but offered to sell me the normally more expensive low smoke or heat resistant alternative for the same price. I have bought some but it is a lot a thinner than any 1.5mm I have ever used in the past or see in other shops now, its...
    • Cinquestelle
    • Thread
    • 3 core aus core flex smoke standard
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
  20. D

    very light/flexible lamp flex

    I hope this is posted in the correct forum... I am looking for some lamp flex for a modular lighting design i am working on. It will need to be able to take UK mains electricity for a standard (not low energy) light bulb. What i am after is a cable that hangs like rope, as opposed to hanging...
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