Recent content by Poond928

SWA would be really expensive if I used this for the entire run from the main CU. What if I used SWA just for the external run and connected it to the regular pvc T&E indoors. The other end of the SWA would terminat e in the sub CU. Would this be allowable and what type junction box should be...

And the correct cable is SWA presumably which is of course UV resistant. However lets just say it is regular 10mm2 T&E how would I best UV protect it ? Could I put it through pvc conduit and then suspend that from the catenary wire ?

Great, I had fingured I'd need to kink it to get it parallel for a good connection. Hadn't thought if overlaping through 2 ways but that sound more secure. Thanks

Do you know the best way to UV protect an overhead cable. Can I simply wrap with additional insulating tape along it's length or indeed is there special UV tape I can use? Would a layer on insulating tape have any significant affect on its CCC ? It's a 10mm2 T&E by the way.

I have 2 busbars, a 7 finger and a 5 finger. I have a series of 7 MCBs and want to add another 2. Can I simply overlap the finger in the last MCB to extend the series of mcbs on the rail or do I HAVE to get a new 9 or longer busbar?

Thanks, The cable would be running through the roofspace of the main house and then on joists through the coal shed. There would be no insulation material to run under or through. If I understand you correctly I would need the following. 10mm SWA off 45A MCB non protected in main house...

Thanks, your advice is appreciated. The only reason I proposed using the 20A MCB D type was that I already had it as it had perviously served a mitre saw that kept tripping the B type. So - I shall use a 6mm off a 45A MCB unprotected at the main house CU then and also change the 20A for a...

I have read most strings on garages and workshops and have formulated this proposal. This is a stone built workshop detached from house with 1metre gap. I am not an electrician but an oepsirenced DIYer. I need: a supply to 2 Fluorescent lights, 4 x dbl sockets & 2no. 3kw kilns...