Hello again,

Is zip-cord legal in Britain?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip-cord

I want to send an examination lamp to Ghana where the electrical
system follows Britain.

Is the NEMA zip-cord and switch legal in the 220 V system? Rewire?

Thx, ... P.

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peter@easthope.ca wrote:

Is zip-cord legal in Britain?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip-cord

I want to send an examination lamp to Ghana where the electrical
system follows Britain.

Is the NEMA zip-cord and switch legal in the 220 V system?

Single insulated cable like that is "Class 0" and banned in the UK since
1975, it would fail testing.

Rewire?

I would.

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From: Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:47:18 +0100

Single insulated cable like that is "Class 0" and banned in the UK since 1975, it would fail testing.

Rewire?

I would.

Thanks for the reply Andy.

I have cable marked (UL) SVT E56356 60 C 300 V 18AWGX3C FT2
C(UL) SVT 60 C 300 V 3X0.824 mm^2 (18AWG) LF Canada Wire.

Adequate?

The socket illustrated here is stamped "660 W 250 V". http://easthope.ca/AtronLampSocket.jpg
Acceptable?

Otherwise, is a porcelain socket acceptable?
Is a line switch better or worse than a switch in the socket?

Thx, ... Peter E.

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