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  1. D

    Todays wind confirms why I dislike cables clipped to fence panels

    Half me back fence is now in the next garden , and had i clipped swa or flex along the panels all this cable would have been ripped from its connections and live ends would have been flapping in the wind...
  2. M

    Garden Fence Lighting

    Hi All, 1st Time Post, wish I knew about such a forum ages ago!! Anyway, I’m here for some advice on best way to set up some Garden lighting. Predominantly on the perimeter fencing. Already have a summerhouse in garden which has consumer unit with MCBs for sockets internally and 4x lights on...
  3. S

    fixing to fence?

    hi i have an outdoor socket that needs to be fixed to a sort of chain link fence? im trying to think what can secure to fence to get a good fixing. chipboard etc wont do will just get damaged with weather . any ideas please ?
  4. NICKYNUNN

    FIRE RATED DOWNLIGHTS AND PLASTIC CCU - WHAT SIDE OF THE FENCE?

    Hi all, about to do a condition report on a grade 2 listed 4 bedroom property, the owner is moving and wants to rent it out. The consumer unit is a PLASTIC split board RCD sited in a cupboard under the only set of stairs .The board and installation is neatly installed (even the bonding cables...
  5. W

    Fence lighting

    Going to be wiring and installing some fence lighting, there’s no way of hiding the cable was going to run it under the top rail and clip it. Wondering if anyone’s done this before and got any tips? Want it as tidy as possible
  6. R

    Tricks for installing CarFlex/LiquidTight along narrow Fence Rail

    I have a project coming up to add a few outlets along an outdoor fence for outdoor lighting. It's a wooden fence and I am planning to run the conduit along the horizontal rail. I'm planning to use 1/2 CarFlex/Liquidtight since the fence follows some hefty curves in the yard. Where I'm...
  7. R

    Fence Lighting

    I am having my fence updated using the horizontal slats and would like to install some up/down lights. I am happy with the switching etc im using wireless Quinetic ones. I was just wondering what is the best way to wire these, do i have to trench SWA along the fence line, up to a JB/Conduit...
  8. J

    Lights on garden fence

    Hello, I’m going to install some outside lighting, the plan was to use 1.5mm armoured cable from a supply in the garage, run under the new patio that will be laid, going to a weatherproof switch and then from the switch to the first light on the garden fence and so on. there is already a...
  9. J

    24v Garden fence lights - series or parallel??

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could get a little advice on a small project I plan to carry out over the next few weeks. I plan to install 10x 6w GU10 LED bulbs (fitted inside some suitable outdoor light boxes) on each fence post along a 30 metre garden fence, the lights will be powered...
  10. AlmondSauce

    Bulkheads on wooden fence post

    Hi all, after some guidance about whether it's a) legal and/or b) frowned upon to install 240V bulkheads fixed to a wooden fence post? I've heard conflicting advice over the years, with some saying no problem as long as it's secured to the post, not the panel, and others saying that since a...
  11. B

    Why I never wear a wedding ring GRAPHIC CONTENT do not open if queasy

    A footballer trying to climb a fence lost his finger when his wedding ring caught on top of a chail link fence. It was torn off by his body weight. There are numerous instances of rings doing this and I firmly believe I would have no finger to put a ring on if I had worn one. full story here...
  12. N

    Clipping cable/conduit on a fence?

    Years ago this issue was a bit vague whether swa or conduit could be clipped along a fence rather than running it underground which is often a pain to do with certain garden layouts, as well as more hassle and expense people don't want. So would clipping swa or conduit along a fence be...
  13. Adie moore

    pond pump wire

    I've been to quote on a job today where the customer had dug a pond / water feature in to the garden. their is no raised edge around the pond, it will go grass, edging bricks, water all at about the same level. it's a very minimalist look he is going for. the edge of the feature is about 2M from...
  14. rolyberkin

    Fixing SWA to gravel board and concrete fence posts?

    What are peoples views on fixing swa to concrete fence posts and gravel boards, the alternative is ripping up a perfectly footpath and garden to bury which seems a bit over the top?
  15. S

    Metal Fence Posts - Earthing?

    A customer has had some bespoke metal fence posts made up. They're keen now to have lamps hanging from them. The posts need bonding of some sort but is it enough to provide a connection to the earth of the lighting circuit or do they need connecting seperately to main earth somehow?
  16. N

    temporary electric fence

    please note this "project" is for my own personal use and will be carried out in my (well mum and dads) property. I would just like some advice on how to do it safely and economically. I would post this in the other part of the forum but i fear for my sanity ...... In the next couple of weeks...
  17. A

    Earth rod for electric fence

    Hi, We run an electric fence configured as follows. A PEL energiser is powered from a 12V battery (with solar panel), the output is in the form of two leads, the "Live" output connects to the fence, and the "Earth" output connects to an earth stake, currently a galvanised rod driven about...
  18. I

    electric fence

    whats the regs on setting up an electrical fence for cattle.
  19. S

    SWA along a fence

    Can someone settle an argument please. Can you run SWA along a fence at a height clear of the ground supported at the relevant distances to the out building? Trenching is not an option due to sewer pipes and bt/ comms cables running across the garden.
  20. dlt27

    RCD Tripping.....

    Can anybody help... Went to a job Friday where apparently RCD is coming out once every couple of nights. The rcd covers 4 circuits which are sockets, sockets, heating and outdoor shed. I have carried out a blanket test and I am getting a reading of about 20M This is with loads conncted apart...

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