Smallest possible cable for a 4w LED load.

[Energetic]

Not something I would be doing.

Not asking you to...

 

[westward10]

I know I am harping on here but I cannot see a method for doing that in a compliant manner whether it is used once, twice a year or whether an rcd is involved.

 

[Energetic]

I'm not trying to comply with anything, I'm not manufacturing these, I'm not selling them either.

 

[The Ghost]

Small point but its 1a total load. And LED have high draw current. And why dont you just use the existing cable as a matter of interest?

 

[HandySparks]

Small point but its 1a total load. And LED have high draw current. And why dont you just use the existing cable as a matter of interest?

Eh? Neglecting power factor, it's less than 0.02A per lamp. I guess the new wire (if required) will be partly on the outside of the fitting and accessible, so having the required insulation properties and robustness will be the defining factors.

 

[The Ghost]

oh yeh missed the decimal. I knew that.

 

[Energetic]

Cheers guys, I have just kept the original wiring other than the main flex. I've replaced dodgy connectors with slightly less dodgy crimps. I devised a cable clamp on the incoming flex also. It's as safe as i can sensibly make it

I found an Inline dimmer with a min load of 11W so it should work to about half light. Really impressed with the 4W filament LED lamps, they don't even get hot to the touch but they are very bright and i think the dimmer will be appreciated...

 

[westward10]

Cheers guys, I have just kept the original wiring other than the main flex. I've replaced dodgy connectors with slightly less dodgy crimps. I devised a cable clamp on the incoming flex also. It's as safe as i can sensibly make it

I found an Inline dimmer with a min load of 11W so it should work to about half light. Really impressed with the 4W filament LED lamps, they don't even get hot to the touch but they are very bright and i think the dimmer will be appreciated...

How have you enclosed the crimps.

 

[Energetic]

How have you enclosed the crimps.

In a way that I deem appropriate for the application...

 

[westward10]

In a way that I deem appropriate for the application...

Please tell.

 

[HandySparks]

Please tell.

Stirrer! Ha ha!

 

[Energetic]

I'd rather not thanks, you will just tell me that it's inadequate.

Please tell.

I'm sure you will have nothing positive to say, i can do without that frankly...

 

[Barry White]

Probably a lot safer now than when it was first made. Candles were a major source of house fires. There you go a positive reply!

I'd rather not thanks, you will just tell me that it's inadequate

I believe you would have got an honest review of the work you have done. good or bad would depend on the way it was done.
Can't be worse than the original tape and chock blocks?

 

[westward10]

Maybe we will see it.

 

[Spoon]

Lets not get all bitchy now. It's the season of good will and kissing under the mistletoe.