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The short answer is no way should you use the 0.75mm cable
The minimum allowed for power wiring is 1.5mm CSA as a single conductor protected by a 13A fused connection unit. Without a proper ring you would also have to drop the breaker rating to no more than 20A to protect what would be a 2.5mm radial circuit.
I'm replacing an old spur socket taken from the ring
Thanks for the reply. I thought it might make it easier to use the existing round cable as a draw-string for the new. As it is being pulled through holes in joists, I thought the 6242Y would kink easier and get stuck.Without wanting to come across as provocative, can I ask why you chose to use round flexible cable instead of the normal '6242Y' twin & earth type?
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The part number is 3-core 2.5mm Dikkan H05vv-f. The manufacturers specs say 34A and 300/500VI noticed on the 2.5mm flex you have written 34A. This cable is not fit for 34 Amps
It will be 20A or 32A if wired in a ring. But to be honest it's not really the right cable.
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Correct on part one - Internet obfuscation is the rule!, wrong on part two. It's neither controller nor restricted works so no certificate needs to be issued.It will need replaced. That also appears to be flex which I wouldn't be using for fixed wiring such as sockets.
It also says your from Manchester but your flag is Ireland. If you are doing this work in the free state you will need to be appropriately qualified to do so.
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Thanks, I will read those testing guidelines as you suggest.Also please tell us you have some plan for proper testing?
If, as I suspect, you don't have any of the typical sparks' test kit then you can hire a multi-function tester for well under £100/week, for example:
ESS | Safety, Survey, Communications, Test & Measurement | Vp ESS
ESS deliver leading project support rental services and solutions to our customers, who rely on ESS as a trusted partner to deliver their works on time and within budget.www.ess-safeforce.com
That gives you enough time to learn how to use it for basic stuff. Also you might want to get a copy of some book on testing, the usual point of reference are the IET's books, simply search for "IET guidance note 3" as a start.
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