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Yep, the differences in flex sizes can be difficult to tell as there so close in size, what’s more the PVC can be a different thickness on different cables, but if it's marked 0.75mm on the cable you're good to go.

Do try to keep the flex as short as is possible as this is recommended practice due to tripping hazards and possible damage to cables.

for you're own reference, flexible cables of the following sizes have the following current carrying capacity's..

0.5mm - 3A (690W)
0.75mm - 6A (1,380W)
1mm - 10A (2,300W)
1.25mm - 13A (2,990W)

But these are strictly for short lengths and only for portable appliances, Flex should not be used for doing fixed wiring in the house as it's not designed or suitable for this.

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Do try to keep the flex as short as is possible as this is recommended practice due to tripping hazards and possible damage to cables.


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I prefer longer cables actually.  When up a step ladder you're not trying to balance the extension lead drum up there with all the other paraphernalia you need to hammer on a light fitting  

btw, my Fein Multimaster has the longest lead I've ever seen on a power tool, it's brilliant.  

[quote author=L.Spark  link=1113518952/0#1 date=1113523211]
Yep, the differences in flex sizes can be difficult to tell as there so close in size, what’s more the PVC can be a different thickness on different cables, but if it's marked 0.75mm on the cable you're good to go.

Do try to keep the flex as short as is possible as this is recommended practice due to tripping hazards and possible damage to cables.

for you're own reference, flexible cables of the following sizes have the following current carrying capacity's..

0.5mm - 3A (690W)
0.75mm - 6A (1,380W)
1mm - 10A (2,300W)
1.25mm - 13A (2,990W)


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Hey LS - so when people start rewiring their final rings  in 1.25mm flex csa (13A) that's OK is it! lol

For you starter for 10 the Zs reading will be about ....