13A SSO must be 2.5mm min
Double socket use 4mm

Electric stove >2990W need to be professionally installed, if it didn't come with a plug top from factory it is not supposed to be used on 13A socket. Either 20A isolator or CEE commando plug

This post has been edited by ceo684: Mar 9 2023, 09:17 PM

Appreciate your comments! You always awesome la 😁
Sorry, may I supposed to further describe! The Electric Stove means those "Portable" one, came with a Power Cord!

Oh? Double Socket needs a 4mm Cable?! Alamak, I fixed with 2.5mm Cable! Btw, it's so hard to apply a 2.5mm cable into a Double Socket already, can't imagine go with 4mm 😅 So, 2.5mm definitely not recommended?

Another keyword to look when buying extension cable is 'pure copper" and "SIRIM"

Some 'pure cooper' cable dont have SIRIM but it ok as long it 's real 'pure cooper'

Ya lo. But the problem is , a lot of people said that although it mentioned Pure Copper but it may be Not! So? How to ensure? 🤣

"40/0.16" refers to the construction of the cable's conductors.

The first number (40) indicates the number of individual strands or wires that are twisted together to form the conductor. In this case, there are 40 strands.

The second number (0.16) refers to the diameter of each individual strand, measured in millimeters. In this case, each strand has a diameter of 0.16mm.

So, the full designation "40/0.16" means that the cable has 40 individual strands, each with a diameter of 0.16mm, twisted together to form a single conductor. This type of cable is commonly used for low voltage applications, such as in electronics and small appliances.

There are a few methods you can use to verify if a copper cable is genuine copper:

Look for a copper hallmark: If you have access to a magnifying glass, you can look for a hallmark on the surface of the copper cable. This hallmark will typically indicate that the cable is made of genuine copper.

Check the color: Copper has a distinct reddish-brown color, so if the cable has a different color or appears to be painted, it may not be genuine copper.

Check the weight: Copper is a dense metal, so a genuine copper cable should feel heavier than a similarly sized cable made from another material. You can compare the weight of the copper cable to a known copper sample of the same size.

Conduct a magnet test: Copper is not magnetic, so if the cable is attracted to a magnet, it may not be genuine copper.

Test the conductivity: Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity, so you can use a multimeter to test the cable's conductivity. Touch one end of the multimeter to the copper wire and the other end to a known conductor. If the meter reads a high level of conductivity, the cable is likely genuine copper.

It's important to note that some copper cables may be coated with a layer of another material, such as tin or silver, so these tests may not always be conclusive. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a copper cable, you can consult a professional or take it to a testing facility for analysis.

Cool! Thanks for the idea! I still get stuck in here lately, especially the following 0.16. as you mentioned, 0.16mm for "each" strand, that means the very little thin copper in every LNE? At first I thought it's the size of each LNE, means Live cable 0.16mm and so on. 😅

So, in Malaysia we always mention Cable size in 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm , right? But in US they called that AWG/Guage? In "mm" seems better way to understand ya.

Wow .. love it. Thanks for your efforts! Magnet seems the best way to check ya??