After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

Martin Pentreath wrote:
After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

It probably does not draw more than 5A so 1.0mm is probably fine...
depends a bit on how long you want the flex (or how many times you plan
on shortening it!)


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John Rumm wrote:
Martin Pentreath wrote:
After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

It probably does not draw more than 5A so 1.0mm is probably fine...
depends a bit on how long you want the flex (or how many times you plan
on shortening it!)

Pardon me for following up my previous...

Just followed your link - that is to three core flex. Chances are your
mower only requires 2 core. The typical 0.75mm^2 stuff is:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75F2OR.html




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John.

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"Martin Pentreath" wrote in message
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After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

Check that the fixings and strain relief aren't moulded on, if they are you
will need a replacement part from the manufacturer as a spare or it will
just pull out and electrocute someone.

On 8 Mai, 01:13, Martin Pentreath
wrote:
After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

Are you talking about a flex directly attached to the mower or the
extension you use to connect it to your socket? If it's the latter,
take at least 1mm2, better 1.5, suitable for outdoor use. TRS would be
suitable for example.

greetings Ranger

Martin Pentreath wrote:

After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

What power rating is the mower? Is the connector 2 pin or 3 pin?

Orange flex has the advantage of better visibility, reducing the risk
of a repeat.


NT

In article ,
writes:
Martin Pentreath wrote:

After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

What power rating is the mower? Is the connector 2 pin or 3 pin?

Orange flex has the advantage of better visibility, reducing the risk
of a repeat.

After a slight mishap[1] with the hedge trimmer, I had to replace
the cord. I used the yellow arctic cable[2]. The hedge trimmer is
2-core because it's double insulated. However, I used 3-core flex
with the earth not connected at the hedge trimmer end on the basis
that if another mishap ocurred, the shorting to earth guaranteed
the RCD would trip. (It tripped instantly on this occasion with
just 2-core cable, but I don't know what the earth leakage path
was -- if it was through me, I didn't feel anything.)

[1] When you're up a ladder cutting the hedge, avoid the temptation
to wave back at your neighbour with the hedge trimmer ;-)

[2] Not a good idea if you have 110V power tools present too.

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Andrew Gabriel
[email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup]

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Martin Pentreath wrote:
After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?
http://www.screwfix.com/cats/A431793...le/Flex/3-Core
I don't have the mower to hand, but it's a fairly lightweight roatary,
nothing high-powered. Screwfix doesn't say what they're rated for, and
I've no idea how to measure the existing flex. I'm guessing 0.75mm
would be too thin, but would I get away with 1.0mm?

Dunno if they still do, but at one time B&Q sold small drums (25 mtr?) of
an odd size orange 2 core flex presumably just for this use. Think it was
1.25mm. It was rather smaller in diameter than you'd expect that size
cable to be with a fairly hard sheath. Priced rather less than you'd
expect from a wholesaler too.

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Martin Pentreath wrote:
After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new
flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix
website would be most suitable?

None of them. I'd go for 1 mm^2 H05 type (3182Y), e.g.
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...ct&R=636175 5

That's assuming it's a Class 2 (double insulated) appliance and needs a
2-core cord - which it will be unless it's _really_ancient_.

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Andy

Andrew Gabriel, in article 4822f5ae$0$657$5a6aecb4
@news.aaisp.net.uk, says...


After a slight mishap[1] with the hedge trimmer, I had to replace
the cord. I used the yellow arctic cable[2]. The hedge trimmer is
2-core because it's double insulated. However, I used 3-core flex
with the earth not connected at the hedge trimmer end on the basis
that if another mishap ocurred, the shorting to earth guaranteed
the RCD would trip. (It tripped instantly on this occasion with
just 2-core cable, but I don't know what the earth leakage path
was -- if it was through me, I didn't feel anything.)

[1] When you're up a ladder cutting the hedge, avoid the temptation
to wave back at your neighbour with the hedge trimmer ;-)

[2] Not a good idea if you have 110V power tools present too.

Whilst you're replacing the cut cable, feed it through some
water-hose at the end near the hedge trimmer. That will allow
you to wave as much as you like without cutting the cable.

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JohnW.
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