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Is there anything in current regulations preventing the use of 2.5mm cable in domestic lighting circuits as it is usually 1.5mm.
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I take it, that you have a reel or part reel of 2.5mm² going spare.
I hope this is the only reason...
I take it, that you have a reel or part reel of 2.5mm² going spare.
There are many specified projects, that have minimum specified cable sizes for current carrying conductors. Many, including my present project specify 2.5mm for lighting and 4mm for power circuits.
Some, like a project i did some 10 years or so ago, specified a minimum of 4mm for all final circuits!! lol!! It was a Yank code specified project, so you can guess the method of how the light fittings and many of the switches etc, were connected!! lol!!
Is there anything in current regulations preventing the use of 2.5mm cable in domestic lighting circuits as it is usually 1.5mm.
2.5mm is fine but over the top. I recently changed a light fitting for a customer and all her lighting circuit was wired in 4mm, WTF!!!!!lol
Did a job in a house build in the 60s last month and all the lighting was in what looked like 4mm singles insulated and sheathed in red and black ( pre 66 no cpc )
As for the wire nuts have you tried the Twister range from Ideal I've been using them for over a year now and think they are excellent for certain applications
Why on earth are they still allowed then? (Not that I approve of the things!)
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