Education What cable for extension lead?

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  1. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Got several 6 Gang Extension boxes minus cables and rather than get the wrong type could someone advice with a link to the correct cable for a simple extension?
     
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    Teelzebub Up yours GOD,Whats best served cold

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  3. Kronos

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    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    Yep agreed. 2.5 twin and earth is ideal
     
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  5. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus Rule #9

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    I suggest you go with some 400mm² compressed earth cable just to be safe...

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  6. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    That's a life saver, can you provide a link to where I might purchase this essential earth cable for my 6 gang extension box?
     
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  7. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus Rule #9

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    Sure, any of the big electrical wholesalers should have it. It's our part number CC400.

    Getting fittings for it are a bitch though so I recommend exothermic welding for any joints you need to make.
     
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  8. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    I am concerned that the connection point in both box and the 3 pin plug might be a little small for this cable. Can I get a reducer fitting?:D
     
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  9. Almightyrastus

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    Crimp a terminal on it and reduce down with an appropriate bolt. We could do a welded joint that would go from 400mm² to 2.5mm² I suppose but it would reduce the current handling somewhat.
     
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  10. Kronos

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    Maybe I need a bigger plug.
     
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  11. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus Rule #9

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    EVERYONE needs a bigger plug...
     
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