Electrics down to the garage

[Toll]

Hi everyone, I need to install 2 double sockets and 1 light in the garage 25 metres from the house. Would SWA 4mm 4 core cable do the job? (As I have got some 4 mm 4 core cable or have I got to have 3 core instead? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[1shortcircuit]

Do you think it will be okay? What concern do you have regarding this installation? Apart from the obvious of having to notify the Local Authority Building Control as per Part P of the Building Regulations

 

[Toll]

The only concern I have is if the 4 core 4mm SWA cable can be used by a qualified electrician who I can employ to do the job. If the cable isn't correct I have time to get a different one. As you can tell I have no electrical knowledge and would expect the electrician to do the job legally and safely.
Thanks

 

[pencilpusher]

Ahh, I think you should be fine.

 

[Guest55]

I will give a straight answer lol ,
yes 4mm swa will be fine , the extra unused core ( you only need 3 ) will be left unconnected

 

[brman]

I will give a straight answer lol ,
yes 4mm swa will be fine , the extra unused core ( you only need 3 ) will be left unconnected

And I will contradict you :lol:
it might not be fine depending on where it is being taken from and the voltage drop calcs. But yes, I agree there is no problem having a "spare" core.

The only person who can really answer the question is the electrician who will sign it off.

 

[sedgy34]

Hi everyone, I need to install 2 double sockets and 1 light in the garage 25 metres from the house. Would SWA 4mm 4 core cable do the job? (As I have got some 4 mm 4 core cable or have I got to have 3 core instead? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

that would be fine to use for your requirements

 

[Toll]

Thanks all, much appreciated! You've set a worriers mind to rest!