Installation of SWA cable

[ElecEngineer]

Can any one help..?

Having not installed any SWA before I’m about to undertake a job to install 6mm 2core cable to agarage. The cable would need to be buried for approx. 20m in the ground – whichI’m allowing to go 500mm deep. However it is when the cable first enters theground and when it comes out I’m concerned - remaining areas will be fixedevery 300mm onto concrete gravel boards etc – what mechanical protection would Ineed as it vertically enters and leaves the ground? To protect from strimmeretc.


Also I’m allowing for a IP65 rated garage consumer board withstandard sockets and switches - but are there any limiting factors ininstalling by windows and doors?

 

[Plonker 3]

Why is your name elecengineer, if you don't have a clue what you are doing?

 

[Knobhead]

How long did it take you to qualify ElecEngineer?

 

[dazza1981]

Why is your name elecengineer, if you don't have a clue what you are doing?

Dill i think you should just say what you feel mate and dont hold back!!!! pmsl

 

[Knobhead]

Queen - 'Another One Bites the Dust' - YouTube

 

[Geordie Spark]

Can any one help..?

Having not installed any SWA before I’m about to undertake a job to install 6mm 2core cable to agarage. The cable would need to be buried for approx. 20m in the ground – whichI’m allowing to go 500mm deep. However it is when the cable first enters theground and when it comes out I’m concerned - remaining areas will be fixedevery 300mm onto concrete gravel boards etc – what mechanical protection would Ineed as it vertically enters and leaves the ground? To protect from strimmeretc.


Also I’m allowing for a IP65 rated garage consumer board withstandard sockets and switches - but are there any limiting factors ininstalling by windows and doors?

Are you another one of Dan's mates been sent to wind us up???

 

[Guest55]

*cough* move to diy please admin *cough*

;-)

 

[GMES]

Don't rise to it lads I bet its good old JRC with a new ID.

 

[MDJ]

Double gasp

 

[trev]

Gasp! A two core swa?!
What are you going to use for an earth facility?

 

[GMES]

Double gasp

Mike your tongue must be stinging :willy_nilly:

 

[Geordie Spark]

Gasp! A two core swa?!
What are you going to use for an earth facility?

That'll be what the metal coat hanger brayed into the ground is for.

Don't worry about it Trev - this guy is an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - he knows what he's doing

 

[Des 56]

Anyone got a spare gasp I can borrow

It seems there's not many left and I could use one in another thread

I blame the overuse of double gasps lately

 

[Knobhead]

*cough* move to diy please admin *cough*

;-)

Why, we're not allowed to hunt in packs there!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Anyone got a spare gasp I can borrow

It seems there's not many left and I could use one in another thread

I blame the overuse of double gasps lately

With immediate effect all gasps are rationed to ONE gasp per thread until further notice.

By Order of Desperate Dan.

 

[telectrix]

just had my tea.

 

[GMES]

Gasp Gasp Gasp Gasp:ban:

 

[MDJ]

Anyone got a spare gasp I can borrow

It seems there's not many left and I could use one in another thread

I blame the overuse of double gasps lately

Use one of mine Des, I have plenty haha

 

[ipf]

With immediate effect all gasps are rationed to ONE gasp per thread until further notice.

By Order of Desperate Dan.

rrr:.........here's a rasp, then.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Can any one help..?

Having not installed any SWA before I’m about to undertake a job to install 6mm 2core cable to agarage. Good plan...who needs earthing anyway?The cable would need to be buried for approx. 20m in the ground – whichI’m allowing to go 500mm deep. However it is when the cable first enters theground and when it comes out I’m concerned - remaining areas will be fixedevery 300mm onto concrete gravel boards etc – what mechanical protection would Ineed as it vertically enters and leaves the ground? To protect from strimmeretc.No mechanical protection required,but if you can find room on the DB apply a 'NO STRIMMERS' sticker. If not you will have to install another DB to accomodate it.


Also I’m allowing for a IP65 rated garage consumer board withstandard sockets and switches - but are there any limiting factors ininstalling by windows and doors? Same rules as sinks I believe....minimum 150 mm distance....(or is that gas pipes?)

Hope this doesnt help.