3 core cable

[Thomashorsman]

Hi guys i have just got some IECs and have a PC08, Question is i would like to know what grade cable to get, 6 amp 10 amp or 13. i do have a couple of 250 watt halogen lights rest are led?

Any help would be great

Tommy:confused:

[Jiggles]

http://www.10outof10.co.uk/acatalog/Cable.html The stuff on this page. Good stuff thats not going to break.

[Thomashorsman]

cheers jiggles, will take a look.

[SoundONE]

Seen as the plugs are rated at 10amp, if you use 10amp cable that would be the most sensible thing to do, that way you wont overload the cable. However most links will connect just a simple light and so 3amp cable would normally be more than enough. You just need to be aware of loading and it will be fine. I have cut numerous moulded plugs off of factory made leads and most of them use 0.75mm stranded, the difference is they are normally fitted with a 3amp fuse.

[Thomashorsman]

Seen as the plugs are rated at 10amp, if you use 10amp cable that would be the most sensible thing to do, that way you wont overload the cable. However most links will connect just a simple light and so 3amp cable would normally be more than enough. You just need to be aware of loading and it will be fine. I have cut numerous moulded plugs off of factory made leads and most of them use 0.75mm stranded, the difference is they are normally fitted with a 3amp fuse.

Thanks for the reply mate, Off now to search for some 10 amp cable

[Thomashorsman]

Seen as the plugs are rated at 10amp, if you use 10amp cable that would be the most sensible thing to do, that way you wont overload the cable. However most links will connect just a simple light and so 3amp cable would normally be more than enough. You just need to be aware of loading and it will be fine. I have cut numerous moulded plugs off of factory made leads and most of them use 0.75mm stranded, the difference is they are normally fitted with a 3amp fuse.


Hi soundONE would this stuff be any good think it is 6 amp?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-75MM-3-CORE-BLACK-ROUND-FLEX-CABLE-50-METRE-DRUM-BY-TOWER-G-E-T-3183Y-/130868774477?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Suppl ies_ET&hash=item1e7863064d

[SoundONE]

Hi soundONE would this stuff be any good think it is 6 amp?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-75MM-3-CORE-BLACK-ROUND-FLEX-CABLE-50-METRE-DRUM-BY-TOWER-G-E-T-3183Y-/130868774477?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Suppl ies_ET&hash=item1e7863064d

That is 6amp cable, and would be ok for almost 1.5kw, stranded cable is calculated like this:

Maximum power (Watts)
0.5 mm2
3 amps
Up to 720 Watts

0.75 mm2
6 amps
Up to 1440 Watts

1.0 mm2
10 amps
Up to 2400 Watts

[Jiggles]

Hi soundONE would this stuff be any good think it is 6 amp?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-75MM-3-CORE-BLACK-ROUND-FLEX-CABLE-50-METRE-DRUM-BY-TOWER-G-E-T-3183Y-/130868774477?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Suppl ies_ET&hash=item1e7863064d


Stick with the HO7 stuff. Its the stuff you should be using in mobile environment as it can take the battering and continual bending and flexing. Plus is a dream to coil!

[Thomashorsman]

That is 6amp cable, and would be ok for almost 1.5kw, stranded cable is calculated like this:

Maximum power (Watts)
0.5 mm2
3 amps
Up to 720 Watts

0.75 mm2
6 amps
Up to 1440 Watts

1.0 mm2
10 amps
Up to 2400 Watts

Thanks for the calculation chart, all sorted now got meself the 10 amp cable 1m thick.
Thanks again soundONE

[addoaddo]

H07 cable is a bit of an overkill for internal wiring of lighting, yes it is tough but heavy, I would go for h05 cable which is slightly smaller. H07 cable should be used for all outside runs. I also use it for the main runs to the wall sockets as they are often walked on.

1mm cable is OK for short run and is the best size to fit in to an IEC plug / socket. Although the plug is rated at 10A the fuse will most likely be 13A which is OK with this cable.

The best source of cable is either 10out10 in London or my local Screwfix depending on quanity.

I find that it is often cheaper to buy the readymade cable from CPC as these have moulded plugs which are more reliable than screw terminals. They are so cheap that if they fail a test you just bin them.

[Thomashorsman]

H07 cable is a bit of an overkill for internal wiring of lighting, yes it is tough but heavy, I would go for h05 cable which is slightly smaller. H07 cable should be used for all outside runs. I also use it for the main runs to the wall sockets as they are often walked on.

1mm cable is OK for short run and is the best size to fit in to an IEC plug / socket. Although the plug is rated at 10A the fuse will most likely be 13A which is OK with this cable.

The best source of cable is either 10out10 in London or my local Screwfix depending on quanity.

I find that it is often cheaper to buy the readymade cable from CPC as these have moulded plugs which are more reliable than screw terminals. They are so cheap that if they fail a test you just bin them.

Thanks for your input, is there any chance you could put a link to these sites please, will have a look. And as you say the screw terminals are fiddly to attach the cable too.

Thanks
Tommy

[Pe7e]

Just out of interest, does anyone know where to obtain 13A - IEC cables ready made with moulded plugs in either rubber or cold weather high flex cable for a sensible price. I have some CPC ones which are fine in warm weather, but stiff and akward to use/coil in the cold.

[SoundONE]

As Addoaddo says H05 is nice, it's smaller and so when making your own you will get the cable into the clamp, H07 is a lot bigger and you will struggle big time or may find it impossible on some connectors to even get the clamp on.

It can be a bit more difficult to find H05 but a google searh should find some.