wire size

[Butch54]

I intend putting a 32amp fuse box in a shed to run an overhead cable from house to shed, what size wire will I need.

 

[bernardgreen]

There is a lot more to consider than the size of the wire.

The siae and type if wire will depend on ( among other things ) Length of cable, how much load ( 32 amp is abput 8 kW of power ), how will cable be installed.

Insulation testing, loop reistance checking to ensure safety devices operate quickly enough in fault conditions.

 

[Butch54]

The length of cable will be approx 12mts and run overhead,
it will be used for one fluorescent light and a couple of 13amp sockets

 

[endecotp]

Why have you not posted in "electrics"?
If you click on "report" the moderators can move it.

 

[Taylortwocities]

You probably do not need a fuse box at all for just one light and a couple of sockets.
RCD protection, yes. But you probably have that at the house end already. From where do you plan to feed this aerial cable?

 

[Butch54]

This is an electric supply cable, I intend running from main electric overhead to shed
where I will fit the 32amp trip box.

 

[Taylortwocities]

From where do you plan to feed this aerial cable?

You do not need a “32amp trip box”.
This is all notifiable work. You need this to be done by a registered electrician.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Why have you not posted in "electrics"?
If you click on "report" the moderators can move it.