I have a water feature that plugs into 13amp socket, but the cable is only 2 metres in length, I want to put the Feature further away from the socket and also bury the cable under the lawn. What cable do I need, and does it have to be in conduit?
Buried Cable
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Unusual for such a short cable length.
The best thing to do here is to fit an outdoor socket close to the water feature, and plug it in. But the socket must then comply with all relevant regulations.
You can get resin-filled cable joints but they are hard to use, not really a DIY thing.
The best thing to do here is to fit an outdoor socket close to the water feature, and plug it in. But the socket must then comply with all relevant regulations.
You can get resin-filled cable joints but they are hard to use, not really a DIY thing.
Cheers for that crafty.
What cable do I require, and can it be buried without conduit?
What cable do I require, and can it be buried without conduit?
Has it got a transformer?
If so, that explains the short cable. As Crafty says, you'll need a suitably protected socket close to the water feature.
If so, that explains the short cable. As Crafty says, you'll need a suitably protected socket close to the water feature.
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No transformer. It just plugs straight into 13amp socket.
Hi Silver:
You can use steel wire armour cable //wiki.diynot.com/electrics:cable_types:swa. (600mm deep, and don't forget your RCD protection for the garden if you don't have it already, plus you need approval for a new socket out there
[edit: approval is the wrong word, notifiable is what I meant]
You can use steel wire armour cable //wiki.diynot.com/electrics:cable_types:swa. (600mm deep, and don't forget your RCD protection for the garden if you don't have it already, plus you need approval for a new socket out there
[edit: approval is the wrong word, notifiable is what I meant]
oggers said:Hi Silver:
You can use steel wire armour cable //wiki.diynot.com/electrics:cable_types:swa. (600mm deep, and don't forget your RCD protection for the garden if you don't have it already, plus you need approval for a new socket out there
450mm deep! not 600! though 600 would be better!
The socket should be fixed above ground, either to a fence, wall, or a wooden or concrete panel rammed in the ground.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MK56481.html would be ideal, as you can close the lid around the plug top.
Cheers for all the advise lads.
Electrician coming tomorrow to replace cable with a longer length. He says the simple answers are always the best.
Electrician coming tomorrow to replace cable with a longer length. He says the simple answers are always the best.
he is unlikely to be able to terminate armoured directly to the pump and unless steel conduit is used normal flex really shouldn't be burried, there is also the issue of correctly replacing the flex in a way that does not comprimise the waterproofing which may be difficult or impossible.
do not assume that just because someone calls themselves an electrician that they are going to do it properly.
do not assume that just because someone calls themselves an electrician that they are going to do it properly.
plugwash said:
Sad, but very, very true.
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