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Default Bell wire rating

On Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:24:49 +0100, Tim Watts wrote:

wrote:

On Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:20:18 AM UTC+1, Mark BR wrote:
Can I use 'bell wire' for a room thermostat for the combi boiler, or is
it

under-rated for that job?


It can handle the current ok, and the voltage, but the insulation is
inadequate to comply with current law.


Wot he said.

You need the appropriate insulation *and* sheathing.


Only to comply with the law, otherwise it's fine.

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