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ok all taken on board, i think i will stick with the 16mm swa and 40 amp mcb at the house CU though incase i ever want too add on too the shed supply CU. i.e pond pump etc. thanks for the advice

ok, all taken on board i will go with running a 16mm swa and stick with the 40amp mcb at the house CU. thanks for the advice.

yes the CU in the shed is on a 63amp rcd.

well there is going to be max 6 x 13amp sockets on a 2.5 ring and 6 x halogen 50watts lights plus 2 28w flourescent fittings, 1kw heater. the consumer unit in the shed is a 2way with a 63amp main switch.. So what would you recommend as the rcbo size at the consumer unit in the house? mayb a...

ok, thanks, I considered the 25mm because of the lenght of the run. i will probably stick with the 16mm as it is going to be clipped surface in some places and under a patio for about 2 metres.

im installing a new supply to my shed/workshop just a few sockets and lights and ikw heater. the length of run is 36 metres and is protected by an rcbo in the consumer unnit in the house to a consumer unit in the shed. what size cable is best 16mm or 25mm armoured and would a 50amp rcbo b ok.