Rightr cable for connecting trace heating cable?

[HairLoss]

Hi, I have wrapped 5 metres of trace heating cable around 15mm pipes which has a thermostat to turn the heating on at temperatures below 2C.

The instructions say the trace cable can be plugged into a socket but I need to extend the cable to reach the socket. However, the instructions give no indication of ampage or energy consumption so I am not sure what type of cable would be suitable for the extension.

The 'cold end' cable leading out of the thermostat that needs to be connected has the following stamped onto it's sheath.
KS C IEC 60227-5 300/500V 60227 KSV IEC 53(VCTF) 3cx0.75mm2 WON ILL 2011 (LF)

I would be pleased if someone could advise, in laymans terms, what cable I would need to complete the 3.5 metre distance between the trace cable and the socket.

I have looked at cables with 0.75mm2 cores but they are only rated at 6 amps. Is that enough?

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[trojanhawrs]

Trace heating is normally between 10 and 30W per metre, so a cable that can carry 6 amps is ample. You need to make sure it's fused down adequately though, 3A fuse will be fine.

Also, make sure you insulate around the heat trace, since it's not a lot of heat you need to trap it in to be effective.

 

[HairLoss]

Thamks Trojanhawrs, that puts my mind at rest.

 

[Taylortwocities]

If your additional cable is to run outside then make sure that it is the right type.
If its going to be buried then armoured cable would be necessary. If it is to run above ground then get a length of 1.5mm "pond cable"
Like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/time-3183p-black-3-core-1-5mm-flexible-cable-10m-coil/994jy