Extending TV power lead cable rating question

[Kinso89]

I'm wall mounting my TV, however the power lead is too short.

The current cable is H03VVH2-F 2x0.5mm2.

1. Can I attach 2x0.75mm2 cable to the original cable? The 2x0.75mm2 appears more readily available?

2. What is the best/suited junction-type connector for the cables?

Thanks!

 

[AndyPRK]

Well yes.

Of if it’s a figure of 8 connector, have a look on eBay to see if you can buy a complete length with connector and plug for a reasonable price to replace what you have now

 

[flameport]

To join the two pieces, it's something like this:

https://www.lampfix.co.uk/shop/product/05110-flex-connector-solid-2-core-5a-resilient-white-5150

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Well yes.

Of if it’s a figure of 8 connector, have a look on eBay to see if you can buy a complete length with connector and plug for a reasonable price to replace what you have now

Or if it's an IEC (kettle plug) type, you can buy longer versions of those, or IEC plugs to fit yourself - add a suitable length of 3 core, plus a 13amp plug.

 

[Kinso89]

Thanks, the cable is wired directly into the TV so no fig 8 connector or IEC.

I will have to cut the wire and extend using a connector I believe. I was just unsure whether a 0.5mm2 and.0.75mm2 wire can be mixed and connected together. I was unsure if this is a safe decision.

 

[AndyPRK]

Yes that’s safe