Mains electrics, current and wires

[gingernut]

Not really a computer question, but does anyone know how much current is allowed to flow through 2.5mm mains (240v) cable.

It's not part of a ring, and it's aprox 7m long.

Thanks.- I'm trying to work out the rating for an in line circuit breaker.

[ORAC]

A guide to selection of electrical cable

Nominal current-carrying capacity of general-purpose, two-core, PVC-insulated copper cables at 30 degrees celcius. Source: IEE Wiring Regulations table 4D2A

Conductor size/Enclosed in a wall/Enclosed in conduit/Clipped to a surface/Free
2.5mm/18.5/23/27/30amps.

[gingernut]

Thanks ORAC

[frostbite]

Doesn't apply if it's installed in a shed though.

[gingernut]

thought I could hide on here

[PPRuNe Pop]

Nothing is sacred on here!

[Saab Dastard]

I'm obviously missing something here -

Y'all behave yourselves now, or I'll ban the lot of you!

SD

[BOAC]

Nah! Save the fury! Try search on gingernut+shed and you'll see the man has form - or is it an image he is trying to shed..........................

[gingernut]

Apologies SD, t'was a serious question, didn't want to post on JB as they take the Mickey

[Saab Dastard]

gingernut,

No worries, I'm just feeling left out...

No-one tells me anything, I've no friends that aren't geeks and anoraks, I'm just left here 2nd from bottom in the forum list, brain the size of a planet...



SD

[gingernut]

Well I'm neither, and I'll be your friend.

Do you have a shed?

[Saab Dastard]

Ooohh, what wouldn't I give for a shed...



SD

[PPRuNe Towers]

That Porsche is the same thing surely SD??


Lot's of new regs re cables to sheds gingernut. Dead of night job I suspect though