Hi. I've had to replace a 2m cable on a common-or-garden table lamp with a longer length (5m) so it reaches a socket. The original cable as sold was 0.75mm2, but all I could find in the sheds was 0.5mm2, which was sold as suitable for lamps. I've replaced the entire 0.75mm2 cable all the way from the plug (3 amp fuse) to the bayonet fitting, so no joins. But I'm a bit anxious as to whether this change will have made any difference to possible overheating or other problems. Any help much appreciated.
replacing 0.75mm2 lamp cable with 0.5mm2
- Thread starter shanghaiman
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0.5mm flex is rated at 3amp, so providing you protect the lamp with a fuse no greater than that, you should have no issues with regards to the flex over heating.
cheers - just what I needed to know 
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