25049 3C1.5 XLPE/SWA/PVC i have just ordered this from screwfix for the garden. Probs going fivteen meters to decking. Will it be fine to take a spare of a norml plug socket. or does the armored cable need to go to consumer unit about twenty meters away. Sockets could be used for 3KW pool heater would this be okay. or should i just use sockets for radio/cd etc.. maybe hoover for car???
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I would like to see how you are going to connect the SWA cable into a plug top! Please send photos, as that would be very interesting to see.
A 1.5mm cable could not be taken directly from a socket due to current carrying capacity.
An RCD would be required since you are outside the equipotential zone.
Part P is required for an installation of this nature.
An RCD would be required since you are outside the equipotential zone.
Part P is required for an installation of this nature.
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Are you sure that he's registered with one of the Competent Person schemes as someone able to self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations?
I think you meant "'a 13A fused spur from a normal socket'' If so yes, thats fine, but please check that either the circuit suppying the donor socket already has RCD protection, or the spur you use adds RCD protection, to cover the outside wiring.
In terms of current handling the 1.5mm SWA will only be good for approx 13A max anyway, so no point in going back to the consumer unit if there is a sensibly placed mid-ring socket to take the spur from. I hope its only a waterproof lawnmower socket and a light or two you will be feeding, though, as 1.5mm isnt particularly generous - say total load 3kW or less..
Please make sure the earthing glands are properly made off.
In terms of current handling the 1.5mm SWA will only be good for approx 13A max anyway, so no point in going back to the consumer unit if there is a sensibly placed mid-ring socket to take the spur from. I hope its only a waterproof lawnmower socket and a light or two you will be feeding, though, as 1.5mm isnt particularly generous - say total load 3kW or less..
Please make sure the earthing glands are properly made off.
I'm not doubting his qualifications or competence, but are you sure that he's registered with one of the Competent Person schemes as someone able to self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations?
Or does he work for Building Control doing inspections? If not, is he going to swing a deal with someone there to pass this for you?
Or does he work for Building Control doing inspections? If not, is he going to swing a deal with someone there to pass this for you?
I work for a local council, inspecting and testing all day but when 5 oclock comes I am not classed as a "competent" person. I would think that your friend is in the same boat.
Ooh. No idea to tell you the truth did not know it was this bad to put electric outside. Maybe have to get someone to come out then and pay them any idea is it just normal electrician or inspector from council to come?? Any idea of price? I need it done correctly incase i sell up.
there are three methods
1. Pay an electrician who is a member of one of the organisations such as NICEIC
or
2. Tell the council that you are doing the work and pay their fees.
3. Get an electrician who is not a member and pay the councils fees.
By the way I hate Part P because of the reasons you have raised.
1. Pay an electrician who is a member of one of the organisations such as NICEIC
or
2. Tell the council that you are doing the work and pay their fees.
3. Get an electrician who is not a member and pay the councils fees.
By the way I hate Part P because of the reasons you have raised.
Yep can imagine would sware at it but not on here. Have done work with my friend before, Showers, lights, jacuzzis etc. so belive i could do my selve correctly. And can not belive these rules but for Diyers that have no clue suppose it is a good idea. And thanks a lot for your help. At least you take it serious THANKS.
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