Connection issue with swa

[Leejohnson222]

I need to run an out door supply.
However the dist board is boxed in.
There is access back entry but that doesn't help glanding a swa.
Could you gland outside to a through box them carry the same cable to the breaker?
Taking an earth leas from the conduit box also.

 

[Pete999]

You could do, but it would be better to use a suitably IP rated adaptable box and don't forget to use an outdoor rated gland assembly.

 

[Spoon]

I need to run an out door supply.
However the dist board is boxed in.
There is access back entry but that doesn't help glanding a swa.
Could you gland outside to a through box them carry the same cable to the breaker?
Taking an earth leas from the conduit box also.

Yes you can.

 

[Spoon]

Could you gland outside

Do you mean Outside the house or Outside the boxed in CU but inside the house?

 

[Leejohnson222]

Well the conduit box will be behind some boxing in and under a lean to

 

[Spoon]

Well the conduit box will be behind some boxing in and under a lean to

I would leave the box accessible. Not behind some boxing in.
Also the cable from the box to the breaker will have to be RCD protected, depending on installation method.

 

[Leejohnson222]

Yes outside the house just behind the cu but inside some boxing in.
All other cables are in the walls from cu

 

[Leejohnson222]

I was going to put it on a 32 amp rcbo
As it's going to an outdoor isolator for a hot tub.

 

[Pete999]

I was going to put it on a 32 amp rcbo
As it's going to an outdoor isolator for a hot tub.

What size cable do you intend to run, how far is the hot tub from the C/U, what loading is the hot tub, what installation method are you intending to use.?

 

[Leejohnson222]

Hot tub Is 13 amp. Cable run 10m
Planned to use 2.5 swa.
Clipped direct through a garage at high level.

 

[Pete999]

Hot tub Is 13 amp. Cable run 10m
Planned to use 2.5 swa.
Clipped direct through a garage at high level.

OK thanks

 

[buzzlightyear]

I need to run an out door supply.
However the dist board is boxed in.
There is access back entry but that doesn't help glanding a swa.
Could you gland outside to a through box them carry the same cable to the breaker?
Taking an earth leas from the conduit box also.

why do some people think we can do a job for them while on this forum .
take picture of the work it will tell a story.

 

[Pete999]

why do some people think we can do a job for them while on this forum .
take picture of the work it will tell a story.

 

[Leejohnson222]

Not to be rude but how is a picture of a wall where I intend to mount a conduit box going to help ?
I'm not at the job right now.
Just wanted to confirm I can gland somewhere else other than at the ccu since its not something I've done ever.

 

[Leejohnson222]

This forum always starts off helpful then soon turns to negativity and do you want me to do the job for you.
So helpful, probably get more help on a fitters forum.

 

[telectrix]

This forum always starts off helpful then soon turns to negativity and do you want me to do the job for you.
So helpful, probably get more help on a fitters forum.

take no noticeof buzzlightyear. (nobody else does ). your plan saounds OK. gland SWA into a adaptable box, carry the tails into the CU ( in pvc tube is a good idea ), add an earth tail for earthing the armour, job's sound.

 

[buzzlightyear]

we all need help for time to time. but when you plan a job or start you have to become a engineer has well has a spark .put a plan on a plain paper let the dog see the rabbit .
to help you

 

[buzzlightyear]

we all need help for time to time. but when you plan a job or start you have to become a engineer has well has a spark .put a plan on a plain paper let the dog see the rabbit .
to help you.

 

[Rpa07]

Double post by Buzz. Name and shame until Dan sorts it out! Careful out there - it could be you next!

 

[buzzlightyear]

Double post by Buzz. Name and shame until Dan sorts it out! Careful out there - it could be you next!

not again.