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Hi

I’m new to the forum & just a DIY’er!

I’m running a 15m length of 2.5mm 3 core (twin & earth) SWA to our decking at the back of the garden for a double socket.

Must the steel wire armour be earthed using the banjo or is the CPC core sufficient?

Thanks in advance!

J
 
Alright, that’s four of you that said it must be earthed. Thought someone might have added something else to the discussion.
 
Alright, that’s four of you that said it must be earthed. Thought someone might have added something else to the discussion.
i can add loads to the discussion.....

1. why do you ask when it's clear in BS7671?
2. is it being installed by a competent sparks?
3. where's my beer? (this Q for missus, as she's only doing washing, ironing, washing up, dusting, cleaning, women say they can multi-task, so why my beer not within reach?
 
I’m running a 15m length of 2.5mm 3 core (twin & earth) SWA to our decking at the back of the garden for a double socket.
I'll add a bit more.
SWA cable is not "twin and earth". SWA cable is 2,3,4 core etc. All cores are separately insulated. You may choose to use one of the cores for earth. Or you could use the steel armour (subject to a number of tests, calculations and checks) as the earth.

The flat stuff that is used for fixed wiring inside a house , like this
SWA - earthing the steel wire? {filename} | ElectriciansForums.net

is twin and earth.
 
Thanks for the decent answers. I made it perfectly clear that I am a DIY’er. I realise that there are a BC & wiring regulations but I cannot justify the £££ needed to purchase them.

I also realise that I need RCD protection and that the cable needs to be buried 500mm down with the plastic warning tape less deep.

I know what traditional ‘twin & earth’ is...what is this then?

SWA Single Phase Armoured Cable - https://www.toolstation.com/swa-single-phase-armoured-cable/p57367#full-desc

If everything is clear in the regs then why have a forum for advice?
 
Welcome to the forum mate.
I presume you know this work is notifiable, under Part P?
I take it that you will be notifying them. I've been told that this will cost a bit.
 
Thanks for the decent answers. I made it perfectly clear that I am a DIY’er. I realise that there are a BC & wiring regulations but I cannot justify the £££ needed to purchase them.

I also realise that I need RCD protection and that the cable needs to be buried 500mm down with the plastic warning tape less deep.

I know what traditional ‘twin & earth’ is...what is this then?

SWA Single Phase Armoured Cable - https://www.toolstation.com/swa-single-phase-armoured-cable/p57367#full-desc

If everything is clear in the regs then why have a forum for advice?
Because BS7671 "The Regs" are a right PITA for electricians to understand, let alone Joe Public, sometimes the voice of reason is better understood.
 

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