Best plug I have found for use with 2.5 cable is the mk toughplug
Best plug for 2.5mm flex
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how does the ferrule work with them then? Does just half the screw just clamp down on the ferrule ?
If there long ferrules suppose you can wrap them round a bit
According to regs though , ferrules are only needed for certain types of terminals, assuming this don't Include the ring terminal, is there any reason not to cut them off.
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I have tended to find that with flex already having ferules that the Live leads are too long and the Earth leads too short for proper connection in a BS plugtop (surely I am not the only one who likes to use the earthed loop extra length for last pullout considerations?) If I was to ferule them myself I would sort the lengths out in order, commonly the Line slightly shorter than the N to approx equal pull out and the E a lot longer in order to equate as last pullout, it`s what I always strive to achieve by habit.
I admit to have an aversion to short E conductors that sometimes might be a bit OTT of me.
I admit to have an aversion to short E conductors that sometimes might be a bit OTT of me.
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All plugs are rated for use with fine stranded conductors (flex) so will be fine to use without. Generally speaking ferrules are always preferrred for a screw termination though
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I made 13-16A 2.5 campsite lead adaptors with a plug very similar to the one morq posted.
No problems, been using it years.
No problems, been using it years.
Likewise I've been using Permaplugs for a very long time for 2.5mm² cable.
Well I am hoping that is now put to bed (I`m going to bed in a minute).
That standard says that the plug must take 0.5 to 1.5 flex satisfactorily.
That standard does not say that the plug must not take a 2.5 flex satisfactorily so it might do or it might not do.
If a plug exists that does do both then fair enough.
If no such plug exists then fair enough.
No conflict there as far as I can see.
That standard says that the plug must take 0.5 to 1.5 flex satisfactorily.
That standard does not say that the plug must not take a 2.5 flex satisfactorily so it might do or it might not do.
If a plug exists that does do both then fair enough.
If no such plug exists then fair enough.
No conflict there as far as I can see.
In your opinion...
So what in your opinion is the correct way to construct an extension lead which is too long for 1.5mm² cable?
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In your opinion...
not sure what your comment means, which part of my thread are you pointing out with "in my opinion" and why are you questioning that part please?
In your opinion...
not sure what your comment means, which part of my thread are you pointing out with "in my opinion" and why are you questioning that part please?
Avoid doing so. Unless it's an extension lead for BS EN 60309 connectors.
How does work when the distance between the power source and the reqired location?
Oh and how does that comply with regulations in a domestic situation?
I didn't mention using it in a domestic environment. What length of extension lead do you believe that you require in a domestic setting, and why?
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