cable choice

[musicspark]

I posted this thread in earlier in another category

What kind of cable would be suitable for a MIG welder in a garage, taking into account heat, cold, oil, etc?

The existing flex is black and feels like butyl to touch.

I figured 1.5 butyl or 2.5 arctic might be OK.

Is SY suitable to use as flex on portable equipment?

Any other suggestoins

 

[The Godfather]

I can't see a problem with any of the cables quoted as long as they are suitable for the environment, concerned.

And offer the required current rating.

(Although arctic may not be the best choice?)

Don

 

[NozSpark]

I've replaced tool leads with H07RNF (direct like for like replacement!!)

If it plugs in via a 13A plug & socket then 1.5mm would probably do, however I'd personally go with at least 2.5mm due to start up currents! But that all depends on the current requirements of the welder!

 

[Badger]

I posted this thread in earlier in another categoryWhat kind of cable would be suitable for a MIG welder in a garage, taking into account heat, cold, oil, etc?

The existing flex is black and feels like butyl to touch.

I figured 1.5 butyl or 2.5 arctic might be OK.

Is SY suitable to use as flex on portable equipment?

Any other suggestoins

id have said butyl

 

[musicspark]

anyone know where these types of flex can be bought by the meter (one off job) ?

 

[Jono Pashley]

TLC will sell flex by the meter

 

[jibspark]

i would go with h07 aswell, nice n thick aswell which isnt a bad thing in a garage!

as jono said, tlc sell cable by the meter, im sure they do h07.

 

[Badger]

anyone know where these types of flex can be bought by the meter (one off job) ?

how many meters you need?

 

[Badger]

i have some rubber flex h07 1.5mm 3 core, for a price and postage of course, i have about 15 metres

 

[green-hornet]

Try TLC

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Cable_Index/Flex_Heat_Resistant/index.html

This is the heat resistant line, however depending on the use I would go with Ho7 or Sy,

Sy being a little bit more robust, great for fitting into comando sockets etc.

 

[Evans Electric]

Are you talking about the flex attached to the welder? If so is it the small Mig welder that works on a 13 amp socket or what .

 

[jibspark]

if it is just a 13amp socket you would find it hard to get 2.5 3c h07 in it! not done anything with 1.5 but i would think its still pretty chunky!

 

[musicspark]

MY my, Loadsa answers

OK,,,13a socket, cable goes through a gland and into the welder.

I have looked spec now on various sites and found several types of flex that can deal with the heat but it would seem that only H07 would be suitable for trailing around on a garage floor (oil etc).

Here's the thing, when I looked at the spec on two PDF documents on different sites, rating in Amps was given for cables from of 1mm csa upwards Then I came to the table for current carrying capacity. this only gave ratings for 4mm upwards.I wonder why this info has been left out?

Anyway this leaves me with the simple question; what is the current rating for 1.5 and 2.5 h07?

 

[Apache]

MY my, Loadsa answersOK,,,13a socket, cable goes through a gland and into the welder.

I have looked spec now on various sites and found several types of flex that can deal with the heat but it would seem that only H07 would be suitable for trailing around on a garage floor (oil etc).

Here's the thing, when I looked at the spec on two PDF documents on different sites, rating in Amps was given for cables from of 1mm csa upwards Then I came to the table for current carrying capacity. this only gave ratings for 4mm upwards.I wonder why this info has been left out?

Anyway this leaves me with the simple question; what is the current rating for 1.5 and 2.5 h07?

Based on the csa of the material. If it's stranded copper look at other varients for a clue. It's not going to get buried in insulation!

 

[Andy™]

H07RNF is useful for many things. comes in just about any size you can imagine too

according to this, 1.5mm

 

[Evans Electric]

If it works of a 13 amp plug then the flex only needs to carry 13 amps so use 1.5 heat resistng flex . Don't worry about it lying all over the garage floor, thats their problem, if they are stupid enough not to roll it up and keep it safe. Basic H & S.

 

[Apache]

If it works of a 13 amp plug then the flex only needs to carry 13 amps so use 1.5 heat resistng flex . Don't worry about it lying all over the garage floor, thats their problem, if they are stupid enough not to roll it up and keep it safe. Basic H & S.

Sandra you do make me smile

 

[Badger]

If it works of a 13 amp plug then the flex only needs to carry 13 amps so use 1.5 heat resistng flex . Don't worry about it lying all over the garage floor, thats their problem, if they are stupid enough not to roll it up and keep it safe. Basic H & S.

yeah i can see your point about rolling it up but what about the oil and other hazardous materials on the floor like fuel and chemicals etc, id rather have a cable that is rubber made than standard pvc heat resistant

 

[jibspark]

yeah i can see your point about rolling it up but what about the oil and other hazardous materials on the floor like fuel and chemicals etc, id rather have a cable that is rubber made than standard pvc heat resistant

i agree with the badger on this one.

 

[Evans Electric]

yeah i can see your point about rolling it up but what about the oil and other hazardous materials on the floor like fuel and chemicals etc, id rather have a cable that is rubber made than standard pvc heat resistant

Badge, rubber cable is carp when subjected to oil , goes all horrible after a while.