Integrated fridge replacing, power source 3m away! Advice please

[Taylortwocities]

For me, I have just used a 13A flex connector to extend the lead, simples!

That's just a junction box with cable clamps. We havent even got around to arguing about the size, shape, type and colour of the junction.

In any case, the OP may find that his new fridge comes with a 4 metre lead already connected, so any further speculation is just so much more wasted time.

 

[catseyes83]

For me, I have just used a 13A flex connector to extend the lead, simples!

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So after that you then used the correct wire which you fitted into a plug so the moulded plug that comes on it is void.
I know I sound dumb as here but I want to know whats safe and what is not before hubby starts pulling things apart.

 

[RandomGrinch]

So after that you then used the correct wire which you fitted into a plug so the moulded plug that comes on it is void.

Yes

 

[catseyes83]

Is there a specific size cable/wire/flex we need to use and what amp plug?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ah, this'll be fun.

 

[SUNRAY]

which would mean 2 junction boxes if we want to use the original moulded plug, but if not one followed by cable and a plug of the same amps.

For me, I have just used a 13A flex connector to extend the lead, simples!

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Ideal product for the situation

 

[RandomGrinch]

Is there a specific size cable/wire/flex we need to use and what amp plug?

1.25mm 3 core flex and a 13A plug, use the fuse that came with the moulded plug

...if not reusing existing...

 

[catseyes83]

Ah, this'll be fun.

Haha, thought I might get a reaction like that!! But don't ask don't get!

 

[SUNRAY]

At this point lots of information has been given and most is useful.

Can I suggest you show your husband this thread before he starts and invite him to ask for further assistance if he requires more help than we have given so far.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Eureka - of course, you can cut the socket off the extension lead and use that plug and flex - only one junction box then.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Eureka - of course, you can cut the socket off the extension lead and use that plug and flex - only one junction box then.

Or two, if the fridge lead is not long enough...

Yaaay. 26 posts for a BIT OF WIRE. And we aren't done yet....

 

[EFLImpudence]

You started it. It was all over in post #2.

 

[catseyes83]

Sorry!! Anxiety ridden woman alert!! Thank you, appreciate all the advice as will hubby.

 

[SUNRAY]

You started it. It was all over in post #2.

Now YOU are making assumptions.