I've mown through my lawn mower cable!

I've just managed to cut through the cable on a Flymo lawn mower. It didn't have one of the detachable cables, but I've managed to remove the old cable from the mower, and I'd just like a bit of advice as to what type to replace it with.

Also, given that the cable had a fitted plug, is it safe for me to replace the cable and use a standard plug?

All help gratefully received.

Drewster

 

You'd be well advised to take it to a service centre to have it professionally repaired ( I assume you are not an electrician). The moulded plugs are not the same as the screw together type. they are moisture proof and have a higher safety rating.

 

Quite right Terrier. 20 years in Dartmoor for ignoring Part P. Seriously you do need it doing by someone who knows what they are doing. We hate dead members.

 

Thanks - always best to try and stay alive!

 

yep get it repaired properley ..could have been worse could have been your toes ..thats just your littlte warning to be more carefull ....take it easy and take your time

 

A few years ago we would have managed to fit our own plug on a mower, hadn't realised things had progressed as far as "we cant do it ourselves anymore, must call in an electrician".
Stick a plug on it, use an RCD and live dangerously, or better still get a push mower, if you can find a decent one in this modern age.

 

:thumb: Indeed, I did all of my garden electrics, oh the adrenaline rush !!! :D

Get a new cable from your local builders merchants, check what fuse your current mower plug takes and as pete says use an RCD. Mind you, you did mow through your cable so it might be best to get it fixed by a professional :p:D:thumb:

I hedge trimmed a cable once :o but as I was using an RCD I survived :D

 

Use a cable joiner, Wireing a plug is a seriusly basic job even for the most inept of diyers. As advised get an rcd aswell.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12534...roof-Cable-Joints/Waterproof-Cable-Joint-IP67

 

I'll support Paul's suggestion. Those waterproof connectors are easy to fit and you'll most likely find that your mower cable has only two cores - easy job! I used a connector to extend the cable to a water feature.

 

Lidl are selling push-mowers this coming week (are the deals the same in all branches?)

I miss mine, bought a Flymo as found pusher tricky on long grass after lengthy summer camping trips, however, actually the Flymo is no easier atall. Once it's done it's bit, I will be going back to a push-it-yourself for sure!

 

I think it might be time to think about changing your electric mower to a petrol one unless of course you like living dangerously! :D Hel.xxx.

 

Part P does not apply and the moulded on plugs are hardly moisture proof as the motor industry discovered years ago. In fact moulding on unless there is actual fusing of the two materials (PVC cable to whatever material the plug is made of) make it probable that moisture will be drawn in by the action of any heating and cooling of the plug. That said unless totally confidant then it is best to get an electrician to sort it for you. If it had been me I would have bought a pair of Duraplugs for outdoor uses and made a connection as used to be found on mowers and hedge trimmers until cost down took over. Totally endorse the use of RCD device.