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Is that the reason it has stopped working?
So is RCD tripping?
Obviously cracked box, SWA not earthed this end, and B32 possibly feeding two radials (or is it a RFC?)
All I'd care about is understanding the reason why it doesn't work, and then whether the incoming SWA is sound. IR test it, continuity test it. I'd assume the other end is a fuse or MCB?
Then I wouldn't want to do anything other than start again. From what you've shown I've two instant ideas:
You could fit a little IP65 CU, re-terminate the SWA into that (but earth it), and fit a couple of B16 RCBO's, one for each shed.
Or you could re-terminate the incoming SWA into a galv besa box, or resin joint, extend the SWA and and fit a little garage CU inside the shed.
He could have some lights then as well.
As bad as that lot looks, the reason could be downstream of there. You need to IR test the two radials in turn.Yes the RCD has tripped.
Does the SWA have a cable route where it would otherwise need RCD protection at source? You may need to consider this before changing cable type.if the SWA is no good I may replace with NYY so it’s all the same cable. Would this need to be earthed with an Earth locking nut on that end?
You don't replace a cable so it matches the other you replace it with a suitable cable. NYY-J does not need an earth lock nut. I'm not sure you are experienced enough to be undertaking such things without supervision.
As bad as that lot looks, the reason could be downstream of there. You need to IR test the two radials in turn.
Does the SWA have a cable route where it would otherwise need RCD protection at source? You may need to consider this before changing cable type.
Wagos? Yes!
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