Hook up cables

Paul Kennedy replied on 10/09/2016 16:32

Posted on 10/09/2016 16:32

Hi, are there any restrictions on what colour hook up lead you use?

Thanks Paul, (new to Caravanning) 

rjb replied on 10/09/2016 17:03

Posted on 10/09/2016 17:03

I don't think so I have seen blue / grey etc but I prefer orange because it shows up better in the grass when they use the mowers

JVB66 replied on 10/09/2016 17:04

Posted on 10/09/2016 17:04

I do not think there is an thing that says they must be a certain colour ,but they are normally orange so they stand out ,and are more visible ,which make them less likely to be tripped over or damaged by grass cutting equipmentSurprised

peedee replied on 10/09/2016 18:59

Posted on 10/09/2016 18:59

There is an accepted convention, for externally used cable. Orange is 230 volt, yellow 110volt and blue is cold weather cable (more flexible)

peedee

papgeno replied on 10/09/2016 18:59

Posted on 10/09/2016 18:59

I saw a bright yellow one recently

Bob2112 replied on 10/09/2016 19:25

Posted on 10/09/2016 19:25

I use a black one that came with a Knaus van about 10 years ago. Much more flexible and easier to handle than the orange ones .

DSB replied on 10/09/2016 20:18

Posted on 10/09/2016 20:18

There is an accepted convention, for externally used cable. Orange is 230 volt, yellow 110volt and blue is cold weather cable (more flexible)

peedee

This is what I thought......

David 

DSB replied on 10/09/2016 20:41

Posted on 10/09/2016 20:41

Ours was orange when new ,its now gone yellow  Surprised

We have several 'orange' cables.  The older ones tend to be bordering on the yellow!!  Laughing

David 

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