AA2e72E said:What are the guidelines for using types of flex?
a. each core has a single wire and the earth is not insulated
b. each core has multiple thinner wires and the earth is insulated.
AA2e72E said:Maxxy, if you did not understand the question, why did you waste yours and everyone else's time adding drivel as your answer?
AA2e72E said:I asked the question because I do not know much about electricity and expected respondents in this forum to be more knowledgeable than myself, and give me a straight answer.
AA2e72E said:I asked the question because last week I bought 2 core + earth cable: it was of type a. I described in my original message. This week I bought 3 core + earth for wiring an extractor fan it is of type b. I described in my original message.
AA2e72E said:I wanted to know the guidelines or rules or standard practice for using one type or the other. I am certain there are rules for using one type or another. Simple enough?
a is CABLE. This is used in permenant installations. Larger sizes have multiple strands in the cores.AA2e72E said:What are the guidelines for using types of flex?
a. each core has a single wire and the earth is not insulated
b. each core has multiple thinner wires and the earth is insulated.
AA2e72E said:In the bathroom.
he can, as long as he notifies his LABC beforehand.Maxxy said:AA2e72E said:In the bathroom.
Search for 'part P' on the forums. You cant do the work yourself
crafty1289 said:he can, as long as he notifies his LABC beforehand.Maxxy said:AA2e72E said:In the bathroom.
Search for 'part P' on the forums. You cant do the work yourself
AA2e72E said:I do not know much about electricity
local area building control. AKA the planning office. They will arrange to have your new work inspected at theirs and your convenience.AA2e72E said:Thanks for the answers.
I did use earth sleeving.
I am going to show my ignorance again: what/who is LABC?
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