Sakoboomstick Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 can anyone point me in the right direction, i need a new coiled cord for a lightforce lamp? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Do you like the coiled cables? they do my head in. Why don't you just get some two core cable from an electrical supplier and use a new cigar plug as I get the impression the lightforce lamps have problems with this. Maplins or RS would be two options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'll have a look tonight, I may have one here that I've cut off a lamp of my own. It's yours gratis if you want it, I'll post a photo first as I'm unsure of the level of destruction it may have gone through lol. Personally, I despise coiled cables and always replace them with a good two core cable I get from a car shop I visit from time to time. Much less tangling, much lighter, and you can have it the length you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I fit the 20 Amp cable for minimum voltage drop, you could get away with the 15A but it doesnt last as well. I usually fit 3mtrs which allows plenty of movement but doesnt get in the way and unlike the coiled cable doesnt keep pulling the cig plug out. If you look they also do a heavy duty cig lighter plug which is cheap and I solder the leads on inside it, they dont come off or overheat then. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?menuno...omotive%20Cable http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?menuno...g%20Accessories Redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 +1 on the lead pulling the plug out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 A friend of mine uses flexible speaker cable on all his lamps, it is very flexible, it easily doubles back on itself, and hat a very soft sheath so doesn't make any noise when it knocks against things. I'm not sure which size he uses, but he tested it by leaving a 100w lightforce lamp connected for 4 hrs, and the cable did not get warm at all. I will be changing the coiled cables on both my lamps to this stuff. This is similar to what he uses, when I know for definite, i will repost. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=...51&doy=15m5 I don't use cig plugs any more, never liked them, I now use DIN type connectors which lock in place and dont burn out! http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/55 Jinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 DIN sockets are the way to go, 17.5amp cable is a standard cable and should be available from your local truck parst who;lesaler or electrical sprecialist. Should you stay with a coiled cable make sure it is at least 15 amps. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Din sockets are ok, it is what is used as an accessory supply for fridge etc on a caravan, certainly ok for the current. I use the cig plug above as it is heavier duty than the L/force one and if soldered on will work for years, perhaps more important I can jump in someone elses car and plug in right away, with out adapter leads etc. Very often in more modern cars the car wiring and socket arent that good and I have on occasion wired through a fuse direct to the battery, but most 4x4s seem ok in this respect. You can decide from the above what you prefer to do in your case, If you are doing any soldering on this size of wire, you need at least a 60watt iron, any less and you will take too long to reach soldering temperature and start melting things, I use a 150 watt instant soldering gun, which does it very quickly and without damage. Redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Is that any good to you? Couldn't find it last night, did a bit of digging just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 John just the beer will be fine, will take cider at a pinch. Redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Glad to see you`ve got the priorities right there John A very kind jesture as well by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I don't usually drink, but we've been working like foxes in the henhouse this week, so no chance of shooting or driving anywhere after work. Infact I'd have to really think long and hard if I were in bed and the house was burning down, get out? Or ignore it and go back to sleep... Chance of thunderstorms, that'll put it out *snore* Well the cable nor connector are any good to me so no reason for me to keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 All my lamps run on 3 pin electrical plugs and sockets - never had any bother with them pulling out or overheating. At some stage I might replace the coiled wires for straight wires, which would be quieter and not snag on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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