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  1. S

    Swa install to hot tub

    Hi, looking for some advice, 6mm swa allready installed to a hot tub Client now wants additions and my calcs say the original swa is allready too small. 26a but its120m run, im advising 16mm 2core. However the swa installed is 4 core so was thinking of doubling cores together to save on time/...
  2. B

    Swim spa on 6mm swa?

    Upgrading the Hot Tub to a Swim Spa, current power for the hot tub is 6mm 3x core swa to a 40amp mcb and 40amp rotary isolator. Cable is clipped to wall not buried. The swim spa we want has the following rating required: (copied from the spec page) 1x35A 230V/50Hz min. Heater is 3kw. Cable run...
  3. T

    Secondary consumer unit from SWA cable

    All of the work described below will be completed by a qualified electrician, I am just curious and using the info for planning!! I am planning a garage conversion. While I was bringing across services for water/gas etc I laid a 16mm2 3 core SWA between the main dwelling and the garage (all at...
  4. Vortigern

    Would you run Cat 6 armoured alongside SWA in garden?

    It is just convenient to cable tie the CAT6 cable onto the SWA. Does anyone think I would get significant signal noise? I have seen wads of cat5 normal lashed over suspended ceilings and fluors and never heard of anyone complaining about signal loss and that is over hundrends of units...
  5. J

    Multiple SWA Cables through ducting?

    I have had a kitchen extesion built on an old property (c.1810), which has an unusual consumer unit situation. Part of the property has only a first floor, with a driveway underneath (originally to get carts under for deliveries), with the consumer unit, meter, gas meter etc in a cupboard on the...
  6. Retroelectric

    Joining SWA With Lead Internal Sheath?

    Hi all. Been asked to join a couple of 25mm 4 core Swa's underground so am using a couple of torpedo's. This is probably a basic question but one of the cables has a inner lead sheath so you have. Insulation Armour Insulation Lead Sheath Insulation Double Insulated Cores Whats the deal with...
  7. SJFC288

    UK Fused Spur To Workshop

    I plan on using a fused spur to route power to a workshop using 10mm2 SWA off a regular 13Amp ring main socket. The workshop will have its own dedicated CU fitted. My question is, what size fused spur switch should I be using? Is a 13A sufficient?
  8. L

    What size SWA for 3 flats

    Hi all, I’ve been given 3 flats to re wire and i was looking for advice on the correct size Swa to use. There will be 3 meters installed by the DNO, 1 for each flat. My plan was to have switch fuses after the metres and then run Swa to the DB’s. The longest run for the furthest DB is around 20...
  9. S

    SWA Cable for run between switched fuse isolator and consumer unit

    Hi all, I am looking to replace an existing CU (ground floor) and put it in a new position (first floor). The existing CU is on the inside of a wall to the meter cabinet (which is on the other - external - side of the wall). The existing cabling between these two devices is not SWA/armoured...
  10. bigspark17

    Solar Array swa sizing

    Any help on solar array swa sizing? 4kw array needed around 20M swa from house to array. thanks
  11. K

    Slight damage to SWA cable

    Hi, I've been digging and have nicked the outer sheathing of a 2.5mm SWA cable. The protection and conductors are intact. Would it please be possible to advise on how I can repair the outer sheathing by using heat shrink or any other suitable bonding agent to ensure no moisture flows in over...
  12. M Lynch

    Any recommendations for workable pliable SWA

    Any recommendations for workable pliable SWA that doesn't need butchering when trying bend and terminate.
  13. V

    Weatherproofing SWA armoured cable through wall

    I have a slightly odd requirement that means I am wanting to route a 3 core 4mm SWA cable (14mm outside diameter) from outside through a cavity wall into a garage to the isolator just inside. The cable is actually carrying DC feed from a small solar ground installation. How should I shield the...
  14. Lee42

    ksr calanda installation

    Hi all. I have a job of wiring 3 lights on a tarmac drive with a block border. The customer is set on the ksr calanda bollard. Problem with it is there is no way you are getting 2 swa into them fittings. Either side of the drive is neighbors driveways so not possible to have swa on a post...
  15. timhoward

    Class 2 car park lights SWA badly installed

    I’m wavering a bit on this one. RCD then B10 breaker. 1.5 sq mm 3 core SWA. That runs underground in ducting, then up and feeds about 10 LED class 2 lights, with cable cleated to the wall, then under again in ducting and about 5 more lights with cable again cleated to the wall. Now the thing...
  16. S

    SWA outer sheath damage

    Have been asked to connect a SWA supply into a garage. The cable was ran in before I even knew about the job. No ducting as it enters the garage, been concrete poured round it as well. Then to top it off the joiner has fixed a stick to the concrete putting pressure on the cable. I’ve done IR &...
  17. D

    Swa earthing and coding

    Hi all, we have a much discussed topic. Swa and the earthing of the amounting through a fly lead. What your thoughts and how would you code an Swa cable, the amouring is the cpc and no fly lead been taken too the earth bar (the Swa been terminated into a metal container) So are saying code 3 as...
  18. T

    SWA Sub Main advice/comments

    Hi all, looking for a bit of advice and confirmation on my proposed plans for a SWA sub main to a ISO metal storage container. I've calculated the max demand in the ISO will be about 20A (300w of led lighting and 2 double sockets for chargers etc) It will be fed from a 3ph DB in another...
  19. K

    SWA Cable - Identification

    Hi All, I bought a 6mm SWA cable from CEF and realised the external diameter is 15.1mm however on the website it says the external diameter is 16.6mm? Have I been given an incorrect cable size? They are no markings on the armoured cable to state the size. I also purchased a 2.5mm SWA cable and...
  20. KeenPensioner

    Earthing SWA

    As an adult learner, I have lots of theory but not enough practical experience so I'm hoping I can get some help here (not abuse). I'm trying to get my head round earthing SWA to an outbuilding with no extraneous conductive parts. I understand the problems of exporting a PME supply etc. If I...

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