outside sockets

Jay-Jay_4

beefster wrote:

You will need adequate mech protection and an RCD back up at the board too.
Did mine in SWA 2.5mm 3 core as a radial to 1x double waterproof socket with a 16A breaker.
You could use galv or even plastic conduit with T&E cable if preffered.
I believe an RCD at the board is a must but even if not it is a life saver.

Speken ze English? :rotfl: :T



Sorry... I don't even know why I read this thread

Doonhamer

I think you would be best with SWA or conduit. But as another alternative you could think about SY although it's a but ugly, or how about 'marine' cable, seem to remember it has a really thick tough rubber sheath but I can't remember exactly what it's called.

Is there no way you can run the cable on the inside and drill through to the back of the socket?

shockingmoment

External wiring installtions (garages, outhouses, garden lights, external sockets) are now covered by Part P of the Building Regs (Special Installations).

Use either a Part P registered installer (who will install, test and notify the BCO) or a non Part P (you or a diyer) registered installer, but you must have it tested (by competent and registered) and Building Control must be informed.

Try this link:
https://www.partp.co.uk/consumer/consumer_diy.asp
for more info.

I am a bit surprised that, as a qualified electrician, you're unaware of this. The cable really is secondary to the issue of competency. A competent person will choose the correct cable in accordance with the type of mechanical protection. Singles in a galvanised conduit is adequate. SWA is also adequate. FP200 has an external metallic sheath that provides a degree of protection, but is not suitable for burying in the ground.

As a previous poster has commented, no point in saving money if you or a someone else is not around to spend it.

Hope this helps. If you are unsure, err on the side of caution.

gromituk

leechip333 wrote:

do ya not think ive looked.... just spent the best part off 2 hours looking on the net at a number off sites....
so gromituk if you can find any info yourself please show me where....

I assumed that, being a qualified electrician, the least you'd have is a copy of the on-site guide as mentioned by beefster.

leechip333

cheers for the info... and gromituk i have a copy of the on site guide and a copy of the 16th edition regs somewhere... the only problem is i have a misses thet puts thins in a place no man on the earth can find not even herself and to keep buying them when most info i need i can find on the web would just cost me a f@@king fortune... them books aint cheap