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1. community.screwfix.com › threads › 2-5mm-used-to2.5mm used to extend lighting circuit? - Screwfix Community Forum

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   Sep 11, 2022 · Lighting circuit usually 1mm² on a 6amp breaker. undersized cable is a problem, oversized is not. Mixed cable sizes are fine provided that the smallest cable is compliant for the size and type of OCPD. And that the voltage drop for the entire circuit is within acceptable limits.

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3. www.toolstation.com › wago-224-3-way-lightingWago 224 3 Way Lighting Connectors 0.5 to 2.5mm2 - Toolstation

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   Wago 224 3 way lighting connectors, 0.5 - 2.5mm², 24A, 400V, available as pack of 15 or 100.• Easy to use• Time saving installation• 1 x test port for easy testing• Can be used within WAGOBOX Light junction box (code 85587)• Vibration proof lighting connectors• Reusable• Conductor size: 0.5 - 2.5mm²•...

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4. www.cablecraft.co.uk › wago-3-way-lighting-connectorWAGO PUSH WIRE® 3-Way Lighting Connector - Cablecraft

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   Secure, vibration-proof connection for lighting projects. WAGO PUSH WIRE® 3-Way Lighting Connector (224-112) is easy to install, UL and CSA listed, and compatible with 14-12 AWG wire. Rated up to 600 volts.

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6. hearthomemag.co.uk › recommended-cable-sizing-forWhat Size Cable do you Need for Your Lights? - Heart Home ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Generally speaking, you can run most lighting off a 1 mm cable, but for long cable runs 1.5 mm is a better choice. It gets a little more complicated if you need to fit a two-way switch. Here’s a quick guide to what size cable you need for your lights.

7. www.lampfix.co.uk › blog › lampfix-blog-1How To Check You Have The Right Cable Size | Lampfix

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   A mains-powered (240V) heater rated at 3000 Watts. This draws a current of 12.5 Amps. (3000 divided by 240) From the table above, it will need 1.5 sq mm flex.

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   A mains-powered (240V) light bulb rated at 100W This draws a current of 0.4 Amp (100 divided by 240) It will need 0.5 sq mm flex.

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   A 12V circuit of 20 LED bulbs, each rated at 3W This draws a current of 5 Amp. [(20 multiplied by 3) divided by 12] From the table above, it will need 0.75 sq mm flex. I hope this has been helpful - if you have any queries please contact us. See Our Cable Selection

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8. www.wickes.co.uk › Products › Electrical+LightingElectrical Cable & Cable Management | Indoor Lighting - Wickes

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   The 2 Core 2192Y Flat Flexible Cable is designed for use as general supply lead for small domestic appliances and pendant lighting drops. Not recommended for use with heating and cooking appliances. This 10m roll of cable features 0.75mm2 conductors, ...

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   What size light cable do I Need?

   • You will need a bigger cable the greater the distance from the supply to the fitting. Generally speaking, you can run most lighting off a 1 mm cable, but for long cable runs 1.5 mm is a better choice. It gets a little more complicated if you need to fit a two-way switch. Here’s a quick guide to what size cable you need for your lights.

   What Size Cable do you Need for Your Lights?

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   Is it illegal to use a 2.5 cable on a lighting circuit?

   • and/or you could just ask them. Nothing illegal about using 2.5 on a lighting circuit per se, not something I would do as the cable is much stiffer and will not physically fit many lighting connectors. Are you sure they have not used 1.5, which appears bigger than 1.0, but is still a standard lighting circuit cable?

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   When should I use a three-core cable?

   • A three-core cable has different colours for its sheathing. Use it when you require two-way switching i.e., when you need a switch at either end of a flight of stairs. This cable runs between the two switches. Connect only one of the switches to the twin and earth lighting circuit. Do I Need Special Cables In My Bathroom?

   What Size Cable do you Need for Your Lights?

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   What are the different types of lighting cables?

   • Another, more complicated type of cable is a three-core and earth. A three-core cable has different colours for its sheathing. Use it when you require two-way switching i.e., when you need a switch at either end of a flight of stairs. This cable runs between the two switches. Connect only one of the switches to the twin and earth lighting circuit.

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   What color is a twin & earth cable?

   • A twin and earth cable will have two PVC sheathed cables and one exposed copper wire. The two sheathed cables will be brown (Live) and blue (Neutral). The exposed wire will be the earth cable, and it will require a green and yellow sleeve to be fitted wherever it terminates within the circuit. How Many Lights Can I Run on One Cable?

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   Where can a 3 core 6243y earth cable be installed?

   • The 3 Core 6243Y Earth Cable can be installed in fixed installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where mechanical damage would not be an issue. Suitable for laying in conduit or ...

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10. www.screwfix.com › p › wago-24a-3-way-push-wireWago 24A 3-Way Push-Wire Lighting Connectors 100 Pack

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    Simple and reusable, 3-way lighting connector. Suitable for 0.5 - 2.5mm² Cables; Reusable; Quick, Simple & Easy to Use; Reliable & Secure Connection; Touch-Proof Connection; Vibration Proof; Integrated Test Points; Colour Coded for Easy Identification; Reduced Wiring Time; More Info. View all: Wago Cable Connectors £