Identifying 10mm\16mm T &E

[gonstartrek]

Thanks to ALL for their help. I think it most definitely the larger imperial.

So apart from the obvious thing that I need to buy a pair of calipers Can I get away with reusing this cable - do I have to replace it under the regs ?- it does actually fit my new cooker switch, so if I reuse it all I'll have to buy isenough 10mm to go from the switch to the connector to the cooker.

 

[GaryMo]

Can I get away with reusing this cable - do I have to replace it under the regs ?

That would depend on the results obtained after carrying out relevant testing to ensure the cable is adequate for continued usage.

 

[ebee]

Umm !

Ha a G Clamp!

 

[ebee]

OK it`s really a micrometer measuring instrument with a digital readout

 

[GaryMo]

OK it`s really a micrometer measuring instrument with a digital readout

I assume that's just a disclaimer to prove you're really not a plank??

 

[gonstartrek]

Can I get away with reusing this cable - do I have to replace it under the regs ?

That would depend on the results obtained after carrying out relevant testing to ensure the cable is adequate for continued usage.

What would relevant testing involve ? I have been able to inspect the cable all the way back to the CU and it looks in good condition, but you are suggesting that the materials in it might degrade ?

 

[ebee]

OK it`s really a micrometer measuring instrument with a digital readout

I assume that's just a disclaimer to prove you're really not a plank??

I`d find that hard to prove

 

[ColJack]

What would relevant testing involve ? I have been able to inspect the cable all the way back to the CU and it looks in good condition, but you are suggesting that the materials in it might degrade ?

not all damage is physical or visible..
there may be a break in the cable somewhere ( easily proved with a continuity set multimeter ) or the insulation may have broken down ( which requires a special meter )..