You could use ferrules, sockets with additional terminals, through crimps onto a solid / stranded cable, or if the run is as straightforward as you say, just replace the run with a more suitable cable.

Because flex isn't generally specified for installation use, you'll have trouble finding current ratings / volt drop ratings for the usual installation reference methods. (In trunking / insulating wall / clipped direct etc)

I think its one of those areas, as Lec says its not normal and doesn't 'feel' right so generally would be picked up as a deviation and classed as unsatisfactory.

Flex is ok for caravan wiring though i seem to remember  

Paul

I think that is the general concensus - It would be a code 4.

so why not just solder the ends of the flex just a thought  

It concerns me that the author of the post considers a flexible cable more suitable than a 2.5mm 6242Y twin & earth cable for domestic fixed wiring, and that this has not been addressed.

Both flexible cables and solid or stranded twin & earth cables have there purposes in domestic situations, but should be used appropriately, and to the minimum size requirements of the regulations as already stated.

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And I have to ask, Carl, where did you read that?




(You may have seen 413.3.4 and not realised that section 413 only applies to electrical separation.)

Thanks for the info Chubbs.

Good to see words accompanying the smilies

Perhaps it is Ding logged into your account  

All the best  

Thats more like it

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Mechanically it creates a potential fracture point at the junction of the soldered bit and the rest of the flex.

I found the reg where it states that a flex cable has to be visible along its length in case of mechanical damage, its reg 413.3.4 or page 57. Thing is though, its only if the circuit or install has the protective measure of electrical separation, so doesnt apply under normal conditions, but would if there was a shaver socket installed i suppose (or other methods of electrical separation)