Cut through hedge trimmer cable

Gordon_Hose

Not all homes have an RCD on the fuse box, mine doesn't.

Nilrem

DoctorFoster wrote: »

If you use any if those connectors make sure the female part goes on the plug end and the male on the cutter end.

Very good point, I tend to forget to make it!

Gordon_Hose wrote: »

Not all homes have an RCD on the fuse box, mine doesn't.

Aye IIRC the regs changed to require normal breakers rather than fuse wire, and then changed again to require RCD be included in the box, but the requirement is/was only for new installations or renovations.
So there are plenty of old installs with either breakers, or even fuse wire out there.

I know our box currently doesn't have an RCD (hence we use RCD plugs) as we had the box moved and it was changed to breakers, but some of the houses on the street are still on fuse wire!
Others are on lovely modern breakers with RCD where the owners have had other electrical work done since the regs changed.

bryanb

kamakazi wrote: »

and it will also double up as a short(er) extension cable

Not a good idea, these cables are usually 2 core - No earth!