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What size outdoor power cable do I Need?
That is usually something around 6-10 times the diameter, so for a typical small-ish outdoor cable as you might put in for the light/13A socket circuits with a diameter of something like 8-12mm you need to keep any bends to around 10cm radius and not a sharp 90deg as it exits from a hole in a wall!
What size cable do I need for a garage door opener?
Depends on length of cable and current draw at the end I would normally fit 6mm 3 core to garage or shed fit a garage consumer unit and out to the lights with 1.5 3 core your question suggests you don’t have the experience to do this job get a tradesman in!
What size armoured cable for reptuable electricians?
Now i have had a couple of qualified electricans come and give me a quote they advise 6mm armoured cable will do the trick. i have phoned a reptuable electrian company to double check and they suggest using 10mm armoured cable??? does anyone know the correct size for this type of job
What size Earth rod do I need to run power cable?
depending on distance you may require an earth rod ( for safety). Depends on length of cable and current draw at the end I would normally fit 6mm 3 core to garage or shed fit a garage consumer unit and out to the lights with 1.5 3 core your question suggests you don’t have the experience to do this job get a tradesman in!
What size cable do I need for an outside light?
Once outdoors, you should supply your lights via 1.5mm² three core steel-wire-armoured cable (SWA). Make sure that you only fit weatherproof lights that are suitable for outdoor use and that your circuit is RCD-protected.
What size armoured cable should I use?
As a rule of thumb, the further the distance, the higher the cable size. Increase the armoured electric cable one size up for every 100 feet of additional distance. Another rule of thumb to determine armoured electrical cable size is the amount of voltage involved.
What is 2.5 mm armoured cable used for?
2.5mm 3 Core Armoured Cable is commonly found supplying mains voltage electricity to powered devices and networks. For example, it could be used to power outdoor buildings such as garden sheds or workshops as well as garden features such as jacuzzi/hot tubs.
What size cable do I need for lights?
Lighting circuits are generally run in 1mm2 two-core-and-earth cable, but particularly long circuits can use 1.5mm2 cable to compensate for the drop in voltage experienced on long cable runs.
How many amps can 25mm armoured cable take?
25mm Armoured Cable PARAMETERNominal cross sectional area mm²Approx. overall dia. mmIn air Amps2525.51403528.517250*32.520970*36.526311 more rows
How many amps can a 6mm armoured cable carry?
6mm x 3 Core Single-Phase Armoured Cable is a mains electrical cable used for a variety of applications because of it's 53A current rating and high amount of protection.
What can I use 1.5 mm armoured cable for?
1.5mm 3 Core SWA Armoured Cable is a form of electrical cable. It is capable of carrying mains voltage across long distances....A few of the different uses for this cable include:Factory Lighting.Electric Gates.Security Lighting.Garden Lighting.LED Garden Lighting.
Can I use 2.5 mm armoured cable?
2.5mm 2 Core Armoured Cable is a type of electrical cable used to supply mains voltage electricity for a variety of uses. As this cable is armoured, it is suitable for underground installations as well as being attached to structures or buildings using Cable Cleats.
How many amps can 4mm SWA cable take?
4mm x 3 Core Armoured Cable is a form of SWA Armoured Cable that is commonly used for mains electrical supply. With a current rating of 42 amps, you can use this cable for a variety of applications, including: Sockets & Switches in a shed or outhouse.
How many amps can a 10mm cable carry?
Cable Size Ratings Tables in AmpsCable sizeRating in Amps2.5mm274mm376mm4710mm652 more rows
What size cable is needed for 32amp?
6mm²For a 32-amp hot tub, 6mm² 3-core SWA cable is needed and a 10mm² 3-core SWA cable is perfectly suitable for a 40-amp Hot Tub. The electrician will calculate the size of cable required depending on the loading and the distance from the mains supply.
What cable do I need for lighting?
You will find twin core and earth cabling used all over your home in a variety of sizes. 2.5mm is commonly used for behind sockets, while 1-1.5mm is most often used for lights (depending on how many lights you have in a circuit).
How many amps can 16mm armoured cable take?
The swa cable is 3-core. The house is occupied by an elderly lady who wouldn't use any equipment with a big load. I was of thinking of using 16mm because the consumer unit is the kitchen and it would be easier to conceal than 25mm and 16mm is able to handle up to 94A.
How many amps can 10mm armoured cable take?
how many amps can 10mm armoured cable take? 10mm2 armoured cable can take 75 amps.
What is 10mm armoured cable used for?
10mm armoured cable is typically used in underground installations to supply mains power and is constructed from a combination of cross-linked polyethylene insulation, steel wire armouring and copper conductors which are wrapped in a protective black metal sheath.
What can I use 1.5 mm armoured cable for?
1.5mm 3 Core SWA Armoured Cable is a form of electrical cable. It is capable of carrying mains voltage across long distances....A few of the different uses for this cable include:Factory Lighting.Electric Gates.Security Lighting.Garden Lighting.LED Garden Lighting.
Can armoured cable be straight forward?
Also, have you worked with armoured cable before? It may not be a straight forward fit at the supply end depending on what you're connecting it to.
Does UV light damage PVC cable?
Of course, I am fully aware of the degradation caused to PVC cable by UV light. But you will note that (if you read my post) that I did not specify PVC cable. I also qualified my response by the environment.
How many cores for a garage light?
Depends on length of cable and current draw at the end I would normally fit 6mm 3 core to garage or shed fit a garage consumer unit and out to the lights with 1.5 3 core your question suggests you don’t have the experience to do this job get a tradesman in!
Is cable installation a diy job?
This is a notifiable job. It needs to be tested certified and notified. It’s not a diy job. Let your registered electrician decide on the cable design. You can assist him with the job if he’s willing but don’t do it yourself as you will have a potentially lethal installation
Can a 16mm swa cover all possibilities?
Yes i'd say 16mm 3 core swa, (steel wire armoured) that should cover all possibilities.
Is 50m a good length of run?
I've not calculated it but 10mm would give you a degree of "future proofing". 50m is a reasonable length of run and voltage drop has to be considered. You need to add up the total amount of wattage you think you'll want to use, will you want to use any heating in there?