Conduit Cable - Replacing (Size Required)

[calucas]

Hi All,

I need to know what cable i need to replace old mains cable on my 32amp socket ring main.

The cable will need to run inside fixed galvanised steel conduit in the walls so ordinary T&E won't fit.

I presume i need separate conduit wiring but can't work out which stuff.

Is it this i need?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=86952&id=54548
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=86952&id=53564
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=86952&id=55459

Cheers in advance!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The earth in 2.5mm T/E isn't 2.5mm itself, (1.5mm IIRC), but whether you are allowed to do the same when using singles in conduit, I don't know.

 

[calucas]

does that mean that the live and the neutral are correct. If so then the eart is correct (2.5).

Thanks

 

[securespark]

A standard 32A ring is indeed wired in 2.5. The earth is usually 1.5, but there is nothing stopping you from using 2.5 instead.

 

[calucas]

Thanks!

 

[Big_Spark]

Cal, remember to attach the new cables to the old BEFORE you pull them out, otherwise you will need a draw tape.

 

[plugwash]

also remember that conduit singles should never be exposed

 

[Big_Spark]

also remember that conduit singles should never be exposed

Exposed to what

Plug you want to explain that?

 

[securespark]

Maybe they are very shy Jim.....

 

[plugwash]

i mean they shouldn't leave conduit/trunking/accessory boxes

 

[securespark]

In case they can't find their way back.....

 

[Big_Spark]

In case they can't find their way back.....

hahahahahaha

Maybe only ther Conduit can read an A-Z!!