4mm SWA or 2.5

yellowvanman · Sep 18, 2012

Customer has a number of outbuildings the furthest of which is 60m from sub main. Planning to run just 1 cable out to the buildings in a radial, in each outbuilding will be a double socket and a light (using a switched fuse). Unlikely anything of any significance will be used (in terms of power) - just the odd portable tool.

Tempted to run 2.5mm SWA (rat proof) on a 16A MCB. Considering 4mm is 50% more expensive. Any thoughts on this? In 2 minds!

i=p/u · Sep 20, 2012

he's actually dead on, nice chap and has years of expierience that he doesnt mind sharing if need be... he wears a celtic top , i wear a rangers and we still get oon.lol

Guitarist · Sep 20, 2012

i=p/u said:
he's actually dead on, nice chap and has years of expierience that he doesnt mind sharing if need be... he wears a celtic top , i wear a rangers and we still get oon.lol

Is there some reason why that could affect a working relationship?