After a little accident (ahem) with the lawn mower, we need a new flex. Can someome tell me which of the offerings on the Screwfix website would be most suitable?
It probably does not draw more than 5A so 1.0mm is probably fine... depends a bit on how long you want the flex (or how many times you plan on shortening it!)
Pardon me for following up my previous...
Just followed your link - that is to three core flex. Chances are your mower only requires 2 core. The typical 0.75mm^2 stuff is:
Check that the fixings and strain relief aren't moulded on, if they are you will need a replacement part from the manufacturer as a spare or it will just pull out and electrocute someone.
suitable?
Are you talking about a flex directly attached to the mower or the extension you use to connect it to your socket? If it's the latter, take at least 1mm2, better 1.5, suitable for outdoor use. TRS would be suitable for example.
greetings Ranger
What power rating is the mower? Is the connector 2 pin or 3 pin?
Orange flex has the advantage of better visibility, reducing the risk of a repeat.
NT
After a slight mishap[1] with the hedge trimmer, I had to replace the cord. I used the yellow arctic cable[2]. The hedge trimmer is
2-core because it's double insulated. However, I used 3-core flex with the earth not connected at the hedge trimmer end on the basis that if another mishap ocurred, the shorting to earth guaranteed the RCD would trip. (It tripped instantly on this occasion with just 2-core cable, but I don't know what the earth leakage path was -- if it was through me, I didn't feel anything.) [1] When you're up a ladder cutting the hedge, avoid the temptation to wave back at your neighbour with the hedge trimmer ;-) [2] Not a good idea if you have 110V power tools present too.
Dunno if they still do, but at one time B&Q sold small drums (25 mtr?) of an odd size orange 2 core flex presumably just for this use. Think it was
1.25mm. It was rather smaller in diameter than you'd expect that size cable to be with a fairly hard sheath. Priced rather less than you'd expect from a wholesaler too.
None of them. I'd go for 1 mm^2 H05 type (3182Y), e.g.
Whilst you're replacing the cut cable, feed it through some water-hose at the end near the hedge trimmer. That will allow you to wave as much as you like without cutting the cable.
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