Protecting outside cable (Appears to be a duplicate thread)

[Kmurphy]

I'm running a SWA to a shed, in my back garden, partially buried and partially fixed to a wall.

I understand it's fine just to attach to a permanent wall with clips, but I'd like a bit more protection, especially where it enters the ground.

What's the preference PVC heavy duty conduit or steel?

Routing the steel will be a pain and more expensive, but worried the PVC will look pants

 

[Lectrician]

Cable guard / cattle guard.

 

[bernardgreen]

civil electrical duct 32mm

http://www.polypipe.com/civils-infrastructure/cable-protection is one of many sources.

Assume you are aware of the correct depth and that marker tape above adds protection from digging etc.

 

[Kmurphy]

Thanks,

I know about the tape, not seen any rule on depth, but was planning 5-600 or a bit more. It's only 6-7m so I don't mind digging deeper

Cable guard looks good, although I do have a bend to negotiate

 

[just pumps]

There are regs on minimum & maximum depth for cables, sorry can`t remember this morning what they are.

 

[Kmurphy]

I've seen advisory of 600mm but no regs. HSE website also says no regulation depth. The electrician hasn't given me a depth but if he's not happy to sign it off I guess I'll dig it deeper

 

[Taylortwocities]

Like this

 

[just pumps]

There are regs on minimum & maximum depth for cables, sorry can`t remember this morning what they are.

Sorry, was thinking of water pipes buried in the garden.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

worried the PVC will look pants

Only after it's got warm.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The electrician hasn't given me a depth but if he's not happy to sign it off I guess I'll dig it deeper

Why not ask him?

 

[Kmurphy]

Cool. Going for the coiled ducting, looks like I can get a good colour to blend in

 

[bernardgreen]

Prefered colour

Electricity LV (Low Voltage) (( 230 volt is LV ))
Black or red duct or tile

450mm below pedestrian area
600mm below vehicle area