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wiring

Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 20:37
by kathyshack
I'm gonna have a go at laying this laminate flooring in the van this weekend hopefully. I'm probably going to put a 12v submersible pump for my tap in the side unit at the side of the bench seat. I haven't bought the pump yet, so I'm thinking I should run some wire underneath the floor for when i do wire it up. Can anyone tell me what type of wire I should get?
I can go to maplin tommorow and get the wire, but electrics aren't my thing so wondered if there is something specific I should ask for?
thanks in advance,
Kathy

Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 21:00
by poshbuggers
Youi need to know the amp rate of the pump (how much current it pulls)and get a wire rated higher than it. This ensures a safe and appropriate circuit. Have a look at it, theres probably a marking on the pump saying 12v30a or something.

I'm sure one of the tech bods (Mocki?) here might know which rating you need off the top of their heads.

Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 21:03
by Willoughby
Hi Kathy

Any of the two cables will do just fine. If you have a Zig unit you can connect it as below, if not red to a live and black to earth.

I found my laminate very cold. So took it up and have put some old campermats the £3 ones underneath what a dif it makes. also clears the hole for the table much better.

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Kev

Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 21:35
by kathyshack
thanks guys :D