Hook up Cable, Colour

Post by **meggles** » 17 May 2010, 20:03

Does the hook up cable have to be orange? What type of cable does it have to be? I've just been to the local B&Q and they tried to sell me ordinary 3 core extension lead

I KNOW that's not suitable. I have the plugs, just need the cable.
Thanks folks

Post by **smudge** » 17 May 2010, 20:09

I've got two, one orange and one yellow.

I don't think the colour matters one jot, they're just made that way so the muppet camped next door to you sees it and doesn't trip over it on the way to the loo...........

Post by **Daisy** » 17 May 2010, 20:16

I Have a Blue one

Post by **kevtherev** » 17 May 2010, 20:18

meggles wrote: What type of cable does it have to be?

hook up cable

I've just been to the local B&Q and they tried to sell me ordinary 3 core extension lead

I'm not surprised, they sell stuff for houses.

best buy it from a caravan shop or similar like towsure.

Post by **meggles** » 17 May 2010, 20:19

smudge wrote:I've got two, one orange and one yellow.

I don't think the colour matters one jot, they're just made that way so the muppet camped next door to you sees it and doesn't trip over it on the way to the loo...........

That Muppet would probably be a p'd up me!

Post by **meggles** » 17 May 2010, 20:23

Kev, I only asked 'cos I was buying some electrical stuff for the house. Local caravan place quoted £45 for a length of cable with plugs!

I have the plugs but they don't sell cable seperately.
Q:What type of cable?
A:Hook up cable. Ha bloody ha!

Post by **armyphil** » 17 May 2010, 20:59

I used black outdoor cabling and fitted the correct blue plugs on the end

Post by **jamesc76** » 17 May 2010, 21:20

Needs to be frost resistant, plus bright as possible so you can see it and not trip over it ! Good version is from abuilders merchant , get a 110v extension lead (yellow) and change the plugs for 240v 16 amp ones!

Post by **horns** » 17 May 2010, 21:23

It doesn't have to be orange, no - but it's considerate to your neighbours to have it as noticable a colour as possible.

Post by **treacle** » 17 May 2010, 21:49

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hi look on stuff for sale they sell for £10/15 it may be cheaper to buy complete

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 17 May 2010, 21:58

'Arctic' 2.5mm cable, bright as possible

Grumpy Midget · Post by **Grumpy Midget** » 17 May 2010, 22:07

You have a PM ------------------------

Post by **72BUG** » 17 May 2010, 22:30

Ian Hulley wrote:'Arctic' 2.5mm cable, bright as possible

Same here. I use arctic blue. Stands out even more than the orange stuff.

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 18 May 2010, 01:12

Ian Hulley wrote:'Arctic' 2.5mm cable, bright as possible

That's the stuff, available from Screwfix Direct but it's expensive. Cheaper to buy a ready made hook up cable from Argos.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 18 May 2010, 01:16

jamesc76 wrote:Needs to be frost resistant, plus bright as possible so you can see it and not trip over it ! Good version is from abuilders merchant , get a 110v extension lead (yellow) and change the plugs for 240v 16 amp ones!

The yellow are only rated for 110v and you are advocating use for 240v? It is rated at 110v for a reason.
Not very good practice or advice.

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