Recent content by timb106106

got a sparky that I've used before lined up to do the job in 6 - 10 mm2 his decision. I'm sure he'll check the mains bonding though visually it looks ok. Quite happy with the price it's not too much for peace of mind. The whole question arose because I asked someone how you determined cable...

one copper strand. the sheath is grey (marked BASEC), the live is sleeved in red, the neutral is sleeved in black and the earth is of course bare except when within boxes. Why do you ask? What will I expect to pay for fitting of a (6mm2 or 10mm2 as the electrician sees fit) circuit stretching...

wow! thanks very much for your quick replies. Item 26 in the wiki was a useful substitute in the absence of information about the diameters of the actual conductors. It's clear that I don't have 6mm2 as per Item 26 the outside nominal diameter of the cable sheath fits best with 10.3 mm x 6mm =...

Please can someone clearly state how to identify 6mm2 twin and earth cable? I know I need 6mm2 but don't know if my kitchen is wired with it. If it isn't of course it is Part P to install a dedicated cooker radial circuit as most of the threads on this forum state, if it is 6mm2 then the job...