5 Core SWA

[Hager]

HI
I'm looking to lay a temporary power supply for two gazebos spaced at 5 meters apart. They run two sets of lights but need switching from 10 meters away here's the question

Can i use 5 core SWA for this with the earths connected to both gazebos??

Thanks
Jake

 

[properleckie]

seems a bit ott to me.

why not run a 3core to 1st one and link on to second one with 2core?
As only running total of 4 lights common N's, SWA earths common anyway.
one core sw-line to 1st set, other core to second set,
just sleeve cores for correct use ie sleeve black in 3 core with brown,
sleeve grey with blue
there you go Roberts yer Muvver's Bruvver!

 

[Hager]

HI
Arrrr good idea never thought of that i think that will be a cheaper way but then i'm looking to buy all one cable as it quite cheap from here
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....6065774&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_744wt_911

Thanks
Jake

 

[properleckie]

Jake why not buy all 3 core, it's on same site and has to be cheaper than 5 core, still got N and 2 sw-lines.....
use imho a 'pratley' 3way jb in 1st Gazebo which carries earth through and gives term for earth core of lights.
see www.qvsdirect.com part #pr08042 (also available elsewhere)
regards

 

[Hager]

HI
OK thank you i will do that them pratleys are cheaper than TLC

Thanks
Jake

 

[OwainDIYer]

Use remote control switching (radio / X10)

 

[ban-all-sheds]

What are the gazebos made of, and why do you want to earth them?