Cutting length of extension lead?

[Dave123456789]

hi all

Will it be ok to make a 10m extension lead 6m?

Don't want excess as in chasing into wall and putting in a shelf above TV

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mains-Power-Extension-Socket-Cable/dp/B00UUSTN2S

 

[omega015]

Yes you can alter the length of an extension as long as your confident in wiring a plug and stripping the outer insulation so you don't nick the inner insulation. Just make sure to cut the wires to the correct lengths and tighten the terminals etc...

Are you burying this into a wall and plastering over it?

 

[Simon35]

Yes you can alter the length of an extension as long as your confident in wiring a plug and stripping the outer insulation so you don't nick the inner insulation. Just make sure to cut the wires to the correct lengths and tighten the terminals etc...

Are you burying this into a wall and plastering over it?

hi all

Will it be ok to make a 10m extension lead 6m?

Don't want excess as in chasing into wall and putting in a shelf above TV

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mains-Power-Extension-Socket-Cable/dp/B00UUSTN2S

That's a bit rough TBH.

 

[Tigercubrider]

You shouldn't build a flex into a wall

 

[EFLImpudence]

There's nothing wrong with burying flex, per se, but I agree it will be a bit rough looking where it emerges.

 

[Dave123456789]

Sorry I'm going to put trunking on the wall no chasing requires

 

[Dave123456789]

stripping the outer insulation so you don't nick the inner insulation

Can you please elaborate on this not sure I follow?

 

[EFLImpudence]

When you cut the white sheathing, make sure you don't cut the brown or blue insulation inside.

 

[omega015]

My reason for explicitly asking was to clarify intention. Some people use different terms for things whereas the person might of meant chase into the wall meaning secure in trunking, cut a hole in plasterboard and feed behind it etc... Also if they really was chasing and plastering, I would of made sure they were aware of safe zones and any other requirements

 

[ban-all-sheds]

That's a bit rough TBH.

More than a bit.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Sorry I'm going to put trunking on the wall no chasing requires

Oh good grief.

Even if you don't really understand what "chasing" means, how can you not know the difference between "into" and "onto"?

 

[omega015]

Can you please elaborate on this not sure I follow?

I was meaning when stripping the outer insulation that you don't cut into the inner/individual insulation. Also when stripping the individual wires you don't cut off any strands of copper.

 

[Dave123456789]

Thank you I will be careful when cutting

Considering it's going to power
1. LCD tv
2. Sky box
3. PlayStation
4. Apple TV

Any parrticuliar extension socket recommended? I see surge protected ones cost more....

Then you also get the basic ones at the shop too very cheaply priced

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Not sure that surge protected ones are much of a must-have in the UK.

 

[Iggifer]

Don't bother with surge protected but don't buy cheap as chips. Get one from a reputable a) shop and b) manufacturer.

Ideally get one where you can change the flex in the future (look for screws on the back, not rivets etc).

Screwfix have various leads, don't go to B&Q, Homebase etc it'll cost you too much.