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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...
  2. 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?
  3. C

    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...
  4. 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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    circuits wired in flex?

    hi all, had a bit of a discussion with a guy at work today, carrying out a periodic and there was a circuit wired in flex at the DB, i seem to think this is a code 2 but cannot find anything in the regs to back this up? is it ok for circuits to be wired in flex?
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    Can 2.5mm flex ever be wired to a socket?

    As per the title, really. When I say socket, I don't mean on a ring, I mean on the end of a flying lead.
  7. Dean Williams

    SY Flex query

    Hi Folks I'm testing a factory where a lot of circuits are wired in SY flex. The metal glands have not been fitted, just normal pvc compression glands and the metal braid on the flex has not been earthed. The problem is, between the unearthed braid and the earth terminal in the DB, im getting...
  8. S

    CCC of BS6500 1.5mm2 3 core black flex...

    Hi- anyone know what it is? Is it the same as 1.5 t+e?
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    Stripper for 2 core flex cable

    Hi Just wondered what people recommend for stripping 2 core round flex cable? I have a lot to strip and terminat and just wanted to know of a tool which would enable me to do it quicker than a utility/stanley knife. Chris
  10. M

    Flex and cooker circuits

    Do cookers need to be connected with heat resistant flex and if so can you tell me where the reg is. Have been arguing with a collegue about this. Thanks
  11. M

    Using SY multi flex for inverter connection??

    Hey guys. Looking at comissioning a SMA SB10000TL and thinking about using 2.5mm 5 core SY multi Flex. Is this ok? Some places say it shouldn't be connected directly to mains supply but others say it's ok? Or what would others do/suggest? Thanks
  12. C

    Heat resisting flex for cooker

    Went to wire up a new range cooker today and found that the manufacturers instructions call for a H05v2v2-f 6mm (PVC/PVC 90degree heat resisting) flexible cable. Fine if that is what the manufacturer recomends, but where can you buy this in cut lenghts??. I've tried my local wholesalers and...
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    How to wire swa to flex of different sizes

    How would you connect 16mill swa to 1.5 mill flex? Tom
  14. L

    Stupid question swa to flex via terminal block

    Stupid question but can you connect swa to flex cable via a 15/5amp terminal block in a waterproof terminal box? Tom
  15. Davisonp

    Connecting SWA to regular flex.

    Hi, I have been asked to fix a problem with a pond pump. The existing setup consists of an outdoor water resistant outlet that the pond pump plugs into, but the socket and plug are in a concrete box embedded in the ground and covered by a slab to look like part of a rockery. When the drain...
  16. S

    Terminating SY amour flex

    For my am2 i have to terminate sy amour felx to an dol motor. How do i terminate the cable?
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    .75mm flex cables.IEC. 13 amp fuse.

    When carrying out the visual , there are a lot of these cables fitted with 13 amp 1652 fuses. Is the reason for this due to start up currents of appliances??. .75 is good for around 6 amps i believe so 13 amp will not protect cable from overload. I guess the appliance would have some kind of...
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    Testing zs on multi way flex 7 box

    Someone told me on my 2391 that when testing a lcm that all lights that are plugged in are classed as portable equipment. Is that true and is it ok to take r1+r2 and zs at the lcm
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    Testing zs on multi way flex 7 box

    Someone
  20. VoltzElectrical

    can You wire a house in flex?

    is it (theoretically) possible to wire houses in flex?

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