6-core ≥230V-'rated' flex?

[JohnW2]

I'm really being unnecessarily harsh on myself, but I wonder whether anyone know of a source of short bits of 6-core flex (essentially any CSA) 'rated' for use with 230V?

I have plenty of 5-core (black/brown/white/blue/G-Y) and that would 'electrically' be enough for my need - I need 1 metre or so to connect to a 'relay box', requiring 4 Ls and a neutral (and the enclosures at both ends get CPCs from other sources, so no CPC theoretically required in the cable).

However, the fifth core in the cable I have is the G/Y. I'll probably just over-sleeve it (pretty safe in the knowledge that no-one other than me is going to see it, and be able to complain ) (which is actually BS7671-compliant), but if there were ≥6-core readily available, I might decide to 'be decent' and not over-sleeve a G/Y'.

However, the only ≥6-core flexible cables I can find are 'rated' only for 'ELV' (even though I'm sure that they would be happy with 230V!). Anyone know of any?

Kind Regards, John

 

[EFLImpudence]

Couldn't see 6 core:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75F7.html

 

[bernardgreen]

http://www.batt.co.uk/products/view/313/318TQ-HOFR-Trailing-Flexible-Cable-H05BN4-F

Stockists may be able to provide a short "sample"

 

[JohnW2]

Couldn't see 6 core: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75F7.html

Thanks. Goodness knows how my searching failed to find that!

However, I've got some 7-core cable like that - which, as with the stuff you linked to, is said to be for "Tow Bar Wiring etc.". However, although the TLC listing doesn't mention a voltage rating, the 7-core I have is described as "48V" - so I wonder what the TLC stuff is?

Kind Regards, John

 

[plugwash]

Lapp do 7 G 1.5 and have an online store it seems their smallest standard length is 50M, it seems they will do custom lengths but say "cutting cost may apply".

https://lapplimited.lappgroup.com/p...s/harsh-conditions/rubber-cables/h07rn-f.html

 

[EFLImpudence]

It also says for Control, Valves and pumps etc.

It just says 6A.

I have used it for central heating.

 

[JohnW2]

http://www.batt.co.uk/products/view/313/318TQ-HOFR-Trailing-Flexible-Cable-H05BN4-F

Thanks.

Stockists may be able to provide a short "sample"

Yes, possibly - but that would require identifying a 'stockist'.

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnW2]

It also says for Control, Valves and pumps etc.

It does

It just says 6A. I have used it for central heating.

Fair enough. It certainly looks more than man enough for 230V (as I said, I think that virtually any PVC cable probably is!).

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnD]

It's used on boiler controls, to connect to (e.g.) cylinder thermostat, 3-port valve and pump, which are often clustered together in the airing cupboard. IIRC places like B&Q sell it in 5-metre packs.

 

[JohnW2]

Ah. I was seemingly being a bit silly in only looking for 6-core. When I search for 7-core (Google, eBay or wherever) I get thousands of hits. Whilst many/most are described as 12V, 24V or 48V, there are a good few that are mains-rated.

Whether it's worth the effort (and cost) to avoid over-sleeving a G/Y that may well never be seen by anyone but me is perhaps a different matter!

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnD]

or 7-core by the metre
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75F7.html

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too slow.

 

[JohnW2]

It's used on boiler controls, to connect to (e.g.) cylinder thermostat, 3-poert valve and pump, which are often clustered together in the airing cupboard. IIRC places like B&Q sell it in 5-metre packs.

Thanks. I can find 5-core, in various lengths, on the B&Q website, but not 6- or 7-core.

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnW2]

or 7-core by the metre https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75F7.html.

That's the one we've been discussing!

Kind Regards, John

 

[RF Lighting]

I’ll have a look in the shed I’ve probably got some bits of 7 core SY or YY. I’ve definitely got 18G1.5 YY if that’s any use for you?

 

[JohnW2]

I’ll have a look in the shed I’ve probably got some bits of 7 core SY or YY. I’ve definitely got 18G1.5 YY if that’s any use for you?

That's very kind of you, and I may even eventually take up your offer - but, now that I have 'seen the light' (i.e. am now searching for 7-core, rather than 6-core), it looks as if I am going to be 'spoilt for choice'!

Kind Regards, John