__BASIC question about choc block choice

[lauzer]

Brilliant site- so glad I found you guys!

Very simple question. I've spent hours searching the forum and Google but to no avail.

I simply need to work out what amp choc block is best to join a single wire on my lamp(the other wire is still in tact) It states a bulb of 40W max(although seems fine with a 60W) and has a 3amp fuse.

With a small gap to squeeze into, do I need a 5amp choc block or could I get away with a 3amp, bearing in mind its extensive use.

Thank you so so much in advance for any advice!

Loz

 

[Belboz]

Are you saying that one of the two wires going into the lampholder fitting is broken?

Where on the lamp? (base, top..)

 

[EFLImpudence]

Just use the smallest that will fit the wire.

60W is a quarter of an amp.

 

[bernardgreen]

Just use the smallest that will fit the wire..

But ensure it has a voltage rating of at least 230 volts.

 

[mattylad]

Before anyone mentions wrapping it in tape

Can't the entire length of wire be replaced?

 

[Belboz]

Before anyone mentions wrapping it in tape

Can't the entire length of wire be replaced?

That's why I was asking where the 'break' was. Thinking he may be able to re-wire with the original rather than use a join.

 

[lauzer]

Thanks thus far for all of your sterling input - highly appreciated.

Alas, it transpires my details were lacking somewhat. Correct, one of the two wires needs re-connecting midway with no option of anything other than re-connecting them.

As EFLImpudence mentioned, if '60W is a quarter of an amp,' then I would assume my preferable 3amp choc bloc (unwrapped!) will be sufficient based on a standard 230V lamp.

Keen to really get my head around electronics and I would say my query was certainly starting at the very bottom - teehee.

No doubt I will be back to pick your brains again chaps but in the meantime. Thankyou eternally for the above.

 

[sparkwright]

Presumably we are talking about the flex on a table lamp or similar?

There's been no mention about the connector block being in an enclosure.

It seems to me the best way of joining a flex for something like this is to use an enclosed in-line connector or an in-line switch (live must go through the switch, neutral not so important).

Hopefully, the 'small gap' you are going to 'squeeze' the connector block in is some form of enclosure.

 

[EFLImpudence]

There's been no mention about the connector block being in an enclosure.

It sounds like you may be right now but, I think, the OP gave another impression:

With a small gap to squeeze into, do I need a 5amp choc block or could I get away with a 3amp,