Hi folks,
Hopefully you can help. I have a tumble dryer in my garage but unfortunately the sockets are in the wrong place. I thought the best solution would be to extend the flex as I'm not too happy about using the dryer with an extension lead and leaving it unattended.
My dryer is rated as:
Total Power W 2225
Heater Wattage W Max 2000
Water Tank Capacity 3.5 Litres
Approved to BSEN60335
Voltage/Frequency 230 V AC / 50 Hz
Motor Wattage W 225
I've done some research and got a sealed connecter block and 1.5mm three core flex. Looking at stuff on the net its saying for the rating I should use 1.00mm flex but I read elsewhere that some appliances need thicker flex then their rating; additionally the labeling on the flex indicates it can be used for a washing machine or extension cord (hence my choice of the 1.5mm).
Is this correct and okay to use the 1.5mm or do I need to rethink.
Cheers
Hopefully you can help. I have a tumble dryer in my garage but unfortunately the sockets are in the wrong place. I thought the best solution would be to extend the flex as I'm not too happy about using the dryer with an extension lead and leaving it unattended.
My dryer is rated as:
Total Power W 2225
Heater Wattage W Max 2000
Water Tank Capacity 3.5 Litres
Approved to BSEN60335
Voltage/Frequency 230 V AC / 50 Hz
Motor Wattage W 225
I've done some research and got a sealed connecter block and 1.5mm three core flex. Looking at stuff on the net its saying for the rating I should use 1.00mm flex but I read elsewhere that some appliances need thicker flex then their rating; additionally the labeling on the flex indicates it can be used for a washing machine or extension cord (hence my choice of the 1.5mm).
Is this correct and okay to use the 1.5mm or do I need to rethink.
Cheers