hook up cable

[andrew_374241803]

are there any regulations on the colour of the hook up lead as i was recently asked to remove a yellow lead after forgetting to include my orange

one

 

[M600GRD]

If I am not mistaken, yellow leads are for 110 volt power tools use only (via transformer) and therefore, I assume, not suitable for 240 volt hook up. May be wrong but am sure others will confirm.

 

[Damian]

Andrew, Graeme is correct, the yellow leads are for 110 v.

Caravan mains leads must be orange or blue.

Some older vans have white , but they do not meet current regulations.

 

[andrew_374241803]

thanx guys,

i tow with my works vehicle and happen to use 110volt power tools.

 

[Gareth111278]

I know its slightly off topic ,

But i had a JCB brand mower [until it died after 6 months] that came with a yellow cable to suit the branding, not very good on 'JCBs' part in light of the above.

I've kept the cable as a 240v extension lead , better hope the HSE don't see it!

Gareth

 

[RogerL]

Given the similarity between yellow and orange, particularly when weathered, I doubt there's any ruling on colour of the cable - the plugs/sockets must of course be blue for 230v and yellow for 110v.