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Thomas W
Fri Dec 23 2011, 10:19PM Print
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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Hi,
where is the best place to buy high current flexable cable?

around 30A - 50A

in england?

thanks,

Tom Williamson
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Dr. ISOTOP
Sat Dec 24 2011, 04:34AM
Dr. ISOTOP Registered Member #2919 Joined: Fri Jun 11 2010, 06:30PM
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Ebay? 8 AWG subwoofer wire is pretty cheap.
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Thomas W
Sat Dec 24 2011, 10:23AM
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what about flexable High current calbing for the 32A plugs and such?
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Alex M
Wed Jan 04 2012, 03:05PM
Alex M Registered Member #3943 Joined: Sun Jun 12 2011, 05:24PM
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Tom Williamson wrote ...

what about flexable High current calbing for the 32A plugs and such?

Have you got a wickes store near you? They sell all sorts of cables in my local store.

Usually domestic wiring is all single cored stuff. I guess you could try auto-repair shops as they might have car jumper cables that would be suited for high current.

Or what about paralleling up regular 13 amp flex? Sure it might be messy but if this just for a project then it might be an option.

Alex.
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Thomas W
Wed Jan 04 2012, 03:38PM
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im building a big 50 odd Amp @ 230v input power unit xD
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Chip Fixes
Fri Jan 06 2012, 12:50AM
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you can use multiple strands of lower current wire and braid them/twist them together and tie the ends together. Just a thought, I did this for my 750 watt inverter in my car. I have not had a problem
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Thomas W
Fri Jan 06 2012, 07:29AM
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hmm, what im looking for is professional standard cable, for the big commando sockets
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Steve Conner
Fri Jan 06 2012, 12:11PM
Steve Conner Registered Member #30 Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 10:52AM
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Something like this?
Link2

It's 4 sq.mm 3 core flex cable, rated at 32A. Should be available from B&Q, Wickes etc as it's used for installing electric cookers amongst other things.

You might be able to get 6 or 10mm too if you look harder.
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Thomas W
Fri Jan 06 2012, 03:51PM
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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I cycle past B&Q and maplin on the way to school and back, all their cable is eather inaproppriate for the input or solid core :/

i will look @ Wickes ASAP
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Alex M
Fri Jan 06 2012, 03:58PM
Alex M Registered Member #3943 Joined: Sun Jun 12 2011, 05:24PM
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Screwfix sell reels of cable Link2

Not sure if there is one near you but there is one within a 10 minute drive from me and they have been useful for the odd electrical item.

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