Modifying 5 core to 6 core cable ... Short lengths only ... Take Care

[Ray1000]

I needed a 6 core cable for extending the wiring from a British Gas UP2 Programmer to a Nest Heat Link ...

Remove the centre plastic string and replace it with earth wire ... Just needs the appropriate coloured sheathing on the ends if the wires.

I haven't tried it but over a short distance it might be possible to pass a coloured insulated wire through.

 

[bernardgreen]

Not a sensible tip. Pushing stiff copper wire through the cable sheath could damage the insulation of the other conductors

Spend a bit of money and do the job properly

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Cable_Index/Flex_7_Core_Grey/index.html

One metre about £2 + postage

 

[huggybear]

Also the time and effort it would take to thread through one or two metres (without damaging the other insulations, if lucky). Is it really worth it?!

 

[Ray1000]

Thank you for that and I’m sure you’re right - when I looked all the 7 core seemed to be for caravan tow bars specified for 12v or 24v. Not being an electrical person I didn’t know if it were suitable for 240v.

Thank you for the link.

 

[Ray1000]

Also the time and effort it would take to thread through one or two metres (without damaging the other insulations, if lucky). Is it really worth it?!

I understand, I only need 24” for the job I need to do.

 

[flameport]

extending the wiring from a British Gas UP2 Programmer to a Nest Heat Link ...

A Nest heatlink replaces any existing programmer.

 

[Ray1000]

Yes, I'm wanting to position the Heat Link further up the wall than the Programmer has been to prevent the button accidently being pressed.