2 questions

[2020c]

One is a simple question that is about this cable on the roll. Sent the misses for 2.5 cable but she came back with this. I'm 99.9% it's 1.5 cable instead of 2.5mm for sockets that I needed. See pic of the roll.

Second question is I picked up this light in screwfix and I already have a 1 5 cable running to the light source and another 1.5 cable going to the switch. Will this still be ok to wire up or will I need any other additional fitting for it to work or is it ok with the cables already in place.

 

[CBW]

Re: the cable, if you read the 3rd line down, it states: code of prod. Type: 2 x 1.5

 

[opps]

Get a new missus...

She clearly isn't fit for purpose.

BTW, I am joking...

 

[flameport]

I'm 99.9% it's 1.5 cable

It's 1.5mm²
It's also imported from some country far away.
Return it and buy something decent such as Prysmian or Doncaster.

 

[Adam_151]

As well as being 1.5mm², It looks to me to be a varient on T/E that has a full sized and insulated CPC and likely intended for the Irish market.

 

[2020c]

As well as being 1.5mm², It looks to me to be a varient on T/E that has a full sized and insulated CPC and likely intended for the Irish market.

Yes, it's for the Irish market. It's what they use there now.

Any response on the other question

 

[pete01]

As well as being 1.5mm², It looks to me to be a varient on T/E that has a full sized and insulated CPC and likely intended for the Irish market.

Is that a bad thing? Works for Ireland.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Second question is I picked up this light in screwfix and I already have a 1 5 cable running to the light source and another 1.5 cable going to the switch. Will this still be ok to wire up

Twin & earth? Yes.

1mm² would be more than adequate.

or will I need any other additional fitting for it to work or is it ok with the cables already in place.

Well it's not 'or' but you will likely need another connector for the Line conductor and Switch Line.

Why have they twisted the wires in the diagram? Pillocks.

 

[2020c]

Twin & earth? Yes.

1mm² would be more than adequate.


Well it's not 'or' but you will likely need another connector for the Line conductor and Switch Line.

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Why have they twisted the wires in the diagram? Pillocks.

Here's some pics of the actual light.

Is that live to live rather than live into the block or another wire with the t&e coming from consumer unit.


This light was in the shed, I took it into the house and there's moisture all over it. Would this be an issue?