UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Acceptable mains wiring (for old radios).

Station X · 14th Mar 2006, 11:51 am

Brendan.

To make the radio as safe as is reasonably possible you should use a three core mains flex. I am a bit of a Philistine and tend to use white PVC sheathed stuff.

You might find braided sheath flex more acceptable and if you google round a bit you may find a supplier in Ireland.

We tend not to refer to specifications, standards and regulations, but use common sense instead. An AC set with a three core cable is generally very safe.

If the set uses single pole mains switching the switch should be in the live wire. Any accessible voltage selectors should be in the neutral wire.

AC/DC sets with a live chassis are a different matter as regards safety and the subject of much debate in these forums.

14th Mar 2006, 11:51 am	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: Acceptable mains wiring Brendan. To make the radio as safe as is reasonably possible you should use a three core mains flex. I am a bit of a Philistine and tend to use white PVC sheathed stuff. You might find braided sheath flex more acceptable and if you google round a bit you may find a supplier in Ireland. We tend not to refer to specifications, standards and regulations, but use common sense instead. An AC set with a three core cable is generally very safe. If the set uses single pole mains switching the switch should be in the live wire. Any accessible voltage selectors should be in the neutral wire. AC/DC sets with a live chassis are a different matter as regards safety and the subject of much debate in these forums. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron. Last edited by Darren-UK; 13th Jul 2007 at 4:52 pm. Reason: Removed link to a thread now in FRP.