Cable type question

[Bullfinch]

I will be getting a new electric fire which operates at 1 or 2 kw's in a few days (dimplex oakhurst) to replace old gas fire. As new fire power cable is only 1.5 mtr (so I'm told) I will need just under a extra 2 mtrs of cable to reach plug socket.

Will Nexans 3183Y White 3 core Multi-core cable 2.5mm² and a 13 amp terminal connector from B&Q be suitable to join cable from fire to extra cable?

 

[Bullfinch]

And do not solder stranded cable. Stranded is flexible. If you tin the strands you will create a solid end which can break off.

Ps with respect- I rather think that you are overthinking a very simple wiring job!

 

[Bullfinch]

And do not solder stranded cable. Stranded is flexible. If you tin the strands you will create a solid end which can break off.

Ps with respect- I rather think that you are overthinking a very simple wiring job!

?, I think your right, overthinking sometimes a problem for me. ?

 

[Intoelectrics]

?, I think your right, overthinking sometimes a problem for me. ?

Don't worry, its usually the "under thinking" that creates problems and poor workmanship.

 

[DefyG]

A simple ferrule is your best bet rather than twisting the ends.
Solder will creep over time so not a good idea with screwed terminals.

 

[pc1966]

For most jobs using normal plugs and connectors simply twisting the strands together modestly is fine.

As above, do not solder wire that is used for screw terminals as it creeps with time becoming lose (if fact the wiring regs cover that somewhere).

If you do a lot of this (unlikely) or are using fine stranded wire in terminals that are intended for coarse stranded (7 strands) or single-strand then a "bootlace ferrule" is the answer. For typical 13A plugs and accessories the uninsulated sort are best, as the ones with the plastic shroud take up too much space. While you can get tools covering a huge range of prices, the self-adjusting kits from the likes of eBay/Amazon are your best bet. For example:

Crimper Plier Set 0.25-10mm2 Self-adjustable Ratchat Wire Crimping Tool wit Y8N4 | eBay

Ranging in sizes: 0.25~10mm2& AWG: 23 ~ 10AWG. Wire End Sleeves Crimping Tool Kit Make household electrical chores a breeze with this crimping tool kit. Ergonomic handle design provides improved gripping strength.

www.ebay.co.uk

Mostly the are kits include the insulated ones, you can snap the colour-coded plastic bit off if you don't want to buy a pack of uninsulated ferrules.