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Yes, the manual specifies 2.5mm for connection via a socket outlet, but the consensus here seems to be that anything over 1.5mm is overkill and also awkward to wire into a plug. Presumably the same dilemma applies to the length of flex connecting the connection unit to the 13a socket on the...

So if i understand you, what i propose is fine?

I haven't bought the hob yet, but the oven is rated at 2075W. Do you happen to know what size/spec flex it will need? It will, as you see, go into the same outlet, albeit via a 13a plug/socket. Edit - just saw on the oven spec - min 2.5 mm 3 core butyl insulated. Any way to check what the...

Hi - thanks for the response. But it was the old 6mm oven cable that i intended to use for the induction hob - the gas hob flex would be used for the oven.

I have a DP cooker switch running to a cooker connection outlet via conduit 1m away under the worktop. This outlet currently has a 6mm cable running to an oven with a total rating of 2075W and a flexible cable running to a wall socket. The gas hob is plugged into this socket with a normal 13a...

Thanks, that's cleared that up.

I've just bought some of the old-fashinoned looking braided lighting cable from ebay to restore a period lamp. I was surprised to see that the core of the flex is not copper but (presumably) steel. I'm not an electrician, but i don't remember seeing this type of wire for a long time. Is there...

A pretty pathetic reason - the wiring up from the bedroom socket at present isn't quite long enough to reach to the top FSU terminal and all FSUs i've seen seem to have a weird configuration of terminals (i'm sure there's a reason for it). A DP switch has two at the bottom and two at the top...

Yep - just the one double socket in the loft, thanks for the quick an clear advice.

Thanks for the replies, would a fused switch unit be better than a DP switch then? I'd prefer to use the latter if possible. (I have a newish RCD consumer unit).

I have a spur off the bedroom 13a ring to the loft. I want to break this spur and fit a switch in the bedroom so that i can turn the power on and off to an appliance (dehumidifier) without having to go up to the loft every time. Which of these alternatives would be best - is there a reg that...

Thanks Tony1851. But i thought the whole point of using breathable felt was that you didn't need to ventilate the loft space? So you'd recommend some soffit vents perhaps? I was wondering about using a tubular greenhouse-type heater that uses very little power, or a dehumidifier with a humidistat?

Just a quick update, i contacted the manufacturer as there were no further responses here. They said: "due to this area being un heated you will always get this type of issue". Frankly, i was somewhat amazed at this statement and i wondered if anyone here might care to comment?

Hi kbdiy - thanks for the reply. Firstly, i do apologise for my terminology - i meant to say joists, not rafters, which i guess makes a big difference and answers your second question. There are no gaps as such at the eaves. There are skillings, so there is celotex insulation between the...