Concrete (or similar) ducting to negate 750mm dig

Soulcraft Electric · Dec 11, 2018

I've been asked to install an additional garden lighting bollard to an entrance drive. All block paving and decorative borders so I'm keen to avoid embarking on a digging exercise and the customer isn't keen either ;-).

Any suggestions for suitable alternatives? Concrete cable trough, etc. etc. There must be a product out there that offers sufficient protection...

Thanks

richy3333 · Dec 11, 2018

Concrete or GRP. I doubt either will be cheap and add an industrial look - so long as the customer doesn't mind?

Soulcraft Electric · Dec 11, 2018

Ideally I’m after something that can be covered by bark (or similar)

richy3333 · Dec 11, 2018

I think you'd need to give some more information (cable(s) sizes, distances etc and possibly a photo or 2 to get more help/information

Intoelectrics · Dec 11, 2018

Something like this?
Ridgiduct twin-wall HDPE cable protection duct - https://www.externalworksindex.co.uk/entry/40408/Polypipe-Civils/Ridgiduct-twinwall-HDPE-cable-protection-duct/

buzzlightyear · Dec 11, 2018

Soulcraft Electric said:
additional garden lighting bollard to an entrance

[ElectriciansForums.net] Concrete (or similar) ducting to negate 750mm dig

try one of these saves putting in cables .

Richard Burns · Dec 11, 2018

You will probably find it easier and cheaper to dig.
However you can install concrete cable protection covers or polythene cable protection covers but some level of digging would be required unless you have preexisting troughs to run the cable in.

PEG · Dec 11, 2018

Overhead cable? Disguised as Christmas decoration support?

Without knowing a lot more of the circumstances,it is impossible to advise.
What i am certain of,though,is there are a lot of commercial enterprises out there,who want the fancy omelette,but are too handy at instructing the qualified chef,not to break any eggs.

A rule of thumb,i have always gone off,is that any supply/containment,should at the bare minimum,have the longevity,of the supplied item.

Illuminated bollards? What's next? Phones with no cord???

....Where will it end...