On Saturday 10 February 2007 10:19 pm, Volker Kuhlmann wrote: > > > Yes. There's also no particular reason to not use flexible cable for > > > fixed wiring (it's illegal only for mains voltage fixed wiring). > > > > Actually I am not sure that it is illegal. It would be very expensive to > > use flex for larger currents though. > > I read the rules a few years back, and I put money on that fixed wiring > must be single core (or up to 3 strands)
I'll take your money. Common sizes used are:- 1 sq. mm = single strand (2 core + earth) 1.5 sq. mm = 3 strands (2 core + earth) 2.5 sq. mm = 7 strands (2 core + earth) 4 sq. mm = 7 strands (2 core + earth) 6 sq. mm = 7 strands 10 sq. mm = 7 strands 16 sq. mm = 7 strands 25 sq. mm = 7 strands Rob
