H05W-F Cable?

[imroberts]

I have a double oven which I need to install imminently.

Maximum power consumption is 22A therefore I'd planned on connecting up with 6mm T&E if the terminals allow, otherwise with 4mm T&E.

The instructions for the oven state that type H05 W-F or higher rated cable should be used.

My main problem is I can't actually find any cable of this specification, or any definitive answer as to what it is! The letters don't even seem to correspond with //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:cable_types:harcode

Two questions:

1) What is this cable and where can it be obtained?
2) Is there any reason why I shouldn't use standard T&E as planned originally?

 

[Monkeh]

Are you should that's a W, and not two V's?

 

[imroberts]

D'oh! It is two V's

So standard 3093Y heat resistant flex would be suitable?

Given the ovens maximum consumption of 22A would 2.5mm flex be appropriate even though it's on a 32A MCB or should I be using 4mm? If I need to use 4mm, where can I buy it?

 

[Monkeh]

If you're in the south west, I've got a couple of meters kicking around, otherwise..

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA4TQ3slash50.html

 

[imroberts]

I'm nowhere near the southwest unfortunately. Thanks for the link though.

Is there any reason why the oven shouldn't be connected with T&E? Most ovens I've ever seen are...

Also if using heat resistant flex, does it *need* to be rated to the 32A MCB or just to the maximum consumption of the oven, ie 22A?

 

[imroberts]

Another question ...

I just looked back at the ratings. H05VV-F is standard PVC flex, not even heat resistant, isn't it

 

[333rocky333]

V is normal
V2 is Heat resistant

In your case
http://www.eland.co.uk/electricalcable/pvcflexiblecable/cable12/318-y-cable-h05vv-f-to-bs6500.html
The first V is the standard PVC insulation
The second V is the standard PVC sheath

Heat res would be
http://www.eland.co.uk/electrical-cables/pvc-flexible/cable11/309-y-cable.html