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no, it's correct. pete. a distribution circuit as a ring.The Oxford dictionary is obviously out of date with regards to the current edition of the Wiring Regulations then.
electrical supply serving a series of consumers
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no, it's correct. pete. a distribution circuit as a ring.The Oxford dictionary is obviously out of date with regards to the current edition of the Wiring Regulations then.
Yes I agree Tel but the OP was saying the OD was describing the RFC as a Ring Main, perhaps I should have read the ODs description first, RFC is a circuit supplying sockets a Ring Main is a distribution circuit, I knew that but was getting so peed off with folk calling the RFC ring main, perhaps I should stop being such a pedant.no, it's correct. pete. a distribution circuit as a ring.
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Thanks Richard for your advice. I'll terminate in an IP65 Junction Box ( IP65 Adaptable Box 80 x 80 x 52mm - http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/ip65-adaptable-box-80-x-80-x-52mm/14556) and secure this in a safe location until I can fit a new Consumer Unit and replace the cable to the garage CU with a new SWA cable between them.If the SWA is connected to the ring final circuit it would be best to disconnect it there rather than have a live cable running through a working area of underground works.
However if this is not possible then when you find the loose end of the SWA cable this end can be glanded with a CW gland into a weatherproof junction box and the cores terminated in connectors to prevent inadvertent contact. Because of the nature of the location you should be looking to find a strong junction box as well as waterproof.
Ensuring that the cable is secured out of the way of any proposed works would also be good.
Good solution to the problem as long as RCD protected.^^ still think this is a poor solution. NOTHING stays water proof for ever.
Can't you locate the cable, then bring it "out" of the ground and terminate it in an ip rated socket that could then be used?
Good solution to the problem as long as RCD protected.
Yes. There the CU Has two RCD'sGood solution to the problem as long as RCD protected.
Blimey I got a dumb post as well, not sure what for though, perhaps the dumb poster could explain, got no problem with being called dumb if I have said or done something dumb, but can't in all honesty see what's so dumb about my post, so come on Mr dumb poster tell me why, you rated my post as dumb.Is the SWA terminated in an adaptable box somewhere on the exterior of you house, this is usually the method when taking a supply from a Ring FC, as you say there is no evidence of any SWA at the CU.
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