Electric flex

Does anybody know roughly when this type of 240v cable stopped being used
I'm trying to date a standard lamp I've recently picked up
Don't worry I'm rewriting it with modern repro cable

 

That's OK to use, its what's on my telly

 

I have the same on my Laptop.

 

Rubber insulation went out years ago (thank God). Pre-60s?

 

I would have been tempted to reuse it if it wasn't worn through and chewed by mice in places

 

1970/71 was colour change.

 

Don't. It's awful stuff that degrades over time. You can get look-a-like cord that has modern stuff in.

 

Ignore that. Im not so sure now.

 

When did the colour codes change?
Rubber insulation isn't all that bad otherwise I'd be swamped with kids

 

they still make cotton braded cable so difficult to tell the age by cable type

I'd say its probably 60's

 

The last one I saw with the old colours in braided flex was on a kettle I bought when we got married in 1970

 

Yeah I've ordered some modern spec repro lookalike stuff

 

2004 was when black and red was replaced with brown and blue, however brown and blue has been used in flexible cables for some time

 

You wouldn't say that if you applied mains voltage to your todger

 

It's good. I've used it on valve radios.

 

if you want to retain the period look you could try this

http://www.industville.co.uk/produc...nt=395594661&gclid=CLfj86fPjswCFeop0wodfhkD1A

 

I've gone for an older looking twisted cotton over braided cable

This is the lamp
Maybe @Barneyrubble will like this one

 

You need to show us what you've got in mind for the shade as well Para.

 

Ive chosen one i like and mrs para has chosen a different one she likes


The one i like


This one Mrs para likes

 

Well, stags are v cool but foxes for me & Mrs Monkey, with it being the family name & all that