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I. I'm looking to extend a 6way extension lead. What cable do I need to replace the old cable
I. I'm looking to extend a 6way extension lead. What cable do I need to replace the old cable
smart arse. What rating do I needElectric ....
ok. I'm putting the tv and sound bar on the chimney breast and the sky box , Amazon box in the chimney breast. It's about 4metres to the wall socketLooking at ones available online they have a 3120 watt rating which works out at 13 amps and that is the fuse rating. You can buy them for about £10 so messing about putting new cable on may be false economy.
Have you considered a master/slave extension socket? You plug the television into the master and peripherals into the slave sockets. TV on, all the rest fire up. TV off, they all go to sleep. Fairy magic. DT_Xtremez_17:
looks good, now to find one with a 3-4 meter lengthHave you considered a master/slave extension socket? You plug the television into the master and peripherals into the slave sockets. TV on, all the rest fire up. TV off, they all go to sleep. Fairy magic. DT_Xtremez_17:
Is that off at the TV or off at the socket?
Plug the extension lead into the wall socket. Plug the TV into the 'master' socket, and all the peripherals, e.g. Sky, DVD player, etc. into the 'slave' sockets. When you turn the TV off with the control zapper thingy all the other bits 'n' bobs follow suit, and vice versa. I use a setup similar to this one to power my saw and associated dust extractor. Speak nicely to a certified sparky and they'll soon put a longer supply lead on for you.
https://www.worldofelectricals.co.u...lave-Surge-Ext-Lead-with-Tel-&-USB/p/47459096
That isn;t very helpful if you have a tuner/recorder that you use in the quiet hours.
I know that cable comes in different ratings. Which one would I needI'd suggest you get a suitable length of 2.5mm round mains cable and wire that up.
Yes, it's a bit big, but it's also hardier and domestic accidents can and do happen.
Most cable in the UK is sold on the wire size.I know that cable comes in different ratings. Which one would I need
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I know that cable comes in different ratings. Which one would I need
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That's what I was trying to get at. I've noticed that flex comes in different typesDon't get muddled up between 'cable' and 'flex'. Cable is the stuff that connects up your ring main whereas flex is the bit that runs from the socket to the appliance. Too small, and it'll get hot/very hot. Too big, and you won't get it through grommets and fixings on the extension lead and 13 amp plug, etc. If you're not 100% sure, you must let a qualified leckie do it. Pedants hat off.
Flex is available in a range of sizes. Check the table to see the size you need for different appliance ratings.
Appliance rating Flex size
700W 0.5mm2
1.4kW 0.75mm2
2.3kW 1.0mm2
3kW 1.25/1.5mm2
That's what I was trying to get at. I've noticed that flex comes in different types
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Just one last question.Yes, for indoor applications you'll just need the regular plastic sheathed stuff. Incidentally you can get it in different colours to suit your decor. At 'Fuse Mansions I've used some 'antique gold' which blends in nicely with the colour of the carpet.
Just one last question.
I will be running the following from the extension
Fiat screen tv
Sky box
Amazon box
Soundbar
What rating flex would I need
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