Running socket to garage armoured cable

[Aragorn84]

The CSA will often be embossed into the side of the cable sheath. Have a look.

 

[jamesbont]

It is 2.5mm cable
Re the fly lead this connects to the banjo then to the back of the metal box correct? Then where to?

 

[Aragorn84]

The "earth" wire from whatever circuit is feeding it.

 

[jamesbont]

So I would need another wire going from the metal box to the earth connection on the socket? Connected to the earth in the armoured cable as well?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

So I would need another wire going from the metal box to the earth connection on the socket? Connected to the earth in the armoured cable as well?

No, fly lead will do this.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

2.5mm SWA will be adequate for what you are requesting to be done.
Is this cable to be buried or surface mounted, as it will require a secure surface to fix to, if underground then trench of around 400mm-600mm is likely best.

 

[jamesbont]

So in plain English I need a lead from the metal back box screw to the banjo connection on the gland nothing else. Then wire the armoured cable wires to to rcd one end and fcu in house

 

[jamesbont]

Surface mounted along wall

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

So in plain English

Have we not been using that?

I need a lead from the metal back box screw to the banjo connection on the gland nothing else. Then wire the armoured cable wires to to rcd one end and fcu in house

The earth that is terminated at the bango connection, is connected to earth terminal of the outlet plate, you can get RCD/FCU combos for the termination of the other conductors, one which will be the CPC from the SWA, you did get three core?

 

[jamesbont]

The earth that is terminated at the bango connection, is connected to earth terminal of the outlet plate, you can get RCD/FCU combos for the termination of the other conductors, one which will be the CPC from the SWA, you did get three

Rcd fcu cpc not plain English to me sorry I give up. Just need simple instructions put this wire here etc

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If you wish to install electrics, you will have to tolerate the terminology.
Do you know what a live and neutral are?

 

[jamesbont]

Sorry to sound unappreciative or ungrateful just a little confused.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

right then the metal box for the SWA cables is going to be located where?
CPC = Circuit Protective Conductor (AKA but wrongly as earth)
FCU = Fused Connection Unit (the unit the spur will be connected to)
RCD = Residual Current Device (a device that is know required to protect socket outlets and cable that is buried within walls less than 50mm)
RCD protected FCU = A unit that offers both of the above.



You have a simple arrangement were you connect CPC (including fly lead from backboxes) to the earth terminal of all outlets connected to the circuit.
The live and neutral of the existing socket outlet, is connected to the supply side of FCU or RCD/FCU, then the cable from these are connected to the load side of these accessories. on the new socket.
Live to Live terminals
Neutral to Neutral terminals
CPC to Earth terminals
I would expect you to have the circuit confirmed and tested by an electrician.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

FCU

RCD/FCU

 

[securespark]

If the garage is not heated, and the fridge is a standard unit rated for indoor use in this climate, it will not operate properly in the garage and will fail prematurely.