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  1. Jackflash

    outbuilding

    Hello, My customer is in the process of turning an old outbuilding into a self contained flat. His spec includes 9kw shower, 3 x 3kw convector heaters, Oven with Hobs, 2 x -3-5kw under sink instantaneous water heaters, lighting and sockets. It has been suggested that this is to be supplyed via...
  2. S

    PV/RCD problem

    Hello, This one is a real head scratcher and I would appreciate any help. We have installed a 4kw PV system in a field. We ran a 10mm 3 core SWA from the inverter in the field down to a DB in an outbuilding. The outbuilding DB is a 10 way Wylex with a 100 amp main switch. The cable...
  3. F

    Advice please on a CU swap with an unusual Radial socket cct

    TN-C-S DOMESTIC. I have been asked to replace an old domestic CU with a new CU. I have performed the IR tests and all comply, all socket outlets are on a Radial configuration with 20A protection & 30mA RCD with 2.5mm squared T&E. The circuit comprises of 4 single and 1 double Socket and Central...
  4. G

    Outbuilding isolation?

    Can any one help re the regs/guidance regarding requirements for double pole switches in outbuildings (fed either directly from a breaker box or from a switched fused spur on a main building circuit)? Looking at the following graphic (originally from iee? doc...
  5. R

    Supply to Outbuilding

    whilst i have some ceilings down i want to run a cable approx 12 metres from CU through the house and then a further 12 metres outside to an outbuilding/garage. i want to use normal domestic power tools, lighting and possibly a freezer and treadmill in the outbuilding. Can someone please...
  6. S

    Supply to outbuilding - Protection of SWA and RCD discrimination

    Hi folks, Rural domestic property with 2 outbuildings. TN-C-S with additional earth rod (believe was upgraded to underground TN-C-S feed from old overhead TT feed and rod was left in place). Main house has the only RCD (30mA) in the whole property as the main switch and there is much nuisance...
  7. K

    3.6kw system into 3 phases

    An ex farm that i visited today would like to install a 3.6kw system feeding into a single phase which is currently supplying an outbuilding. The remaining 2 phases supply the house, Assuming that the DNO is happy with the imbalance, if we installed the system would the energy generated on this...
  8. D

    swa to outbuilding

    hi guys. got a job to quote for for for an outbuilding. in the past been lucky enough to get an swa cable under the ground, but this time theres not much chance of that. as its for only a couple of sockets my easiest and cheapest route would be to fuse down a spur from the ring inside the...
  9. S

    TN-C-S / Pyro / Outbuilding Upgrade

    Hi, bit of a job with scope creep going on. "Oooo it's so good we've found a nice electrician we can get all these things done that we've wanted for years". Client wants new outside lights on garage but existing isolation and circuit protection supplying garage is falling apart so that needs...
  10. S

    Minor Works Certificate in Completely Diverse Outbuilding Scenario

    Hi folks, have done a repair job on a lighting circuit in a detached garage; a minor works cert is required. Set up is as per this photo (putting aside that an upgrade is recommended and just focussing on this lighting circuit): Am filling out minor works cert. Would be grateful for a...
  11. F

    Advice required on domestic wiring to an outbuilding

    I am looking at doing some work on a domestic install (TN-C-S, Fuses to BS3036) the property is a flat above a shop and it has an outbuilding in the back yard (10m from property) connected to the Flat's electrical installation. The ring main final is on a BS3036 30A fuse, 2.5 T&E - in the...
  12. H

    Volt Drop in pv installs

    Hi Guys, Looking for a bit of advice re volt drop and PV installations as I'm getting confused. For example, a domestic job where the property has an outbuilding with a south facing roof. The customer already has a 100m length of 6 mm cable feeding the outbuilding. They wish to install a...
  13. D

    Solar system on outbuilding at home

    I have a couple of outbuildings at home that would be really good for a system. I only have single phase in the house and buildings. They are 60 meters from the consumer unit in the house and I think the cable to the buildings is 6mm. My question is (and I am trying to get some knowledge...
  14. N

    Supply for outbuilding

    Hi, I have been asked to supply an outside office(shed) with one socket and lighting. There is no metalwork in there. Can somebody point me in the right direction with regards to regs about clipping SWA to permanent boundaries and when or if you are allowed to clip SWA to a fence, what height...
  15. S

    solar pv array on an outbuilding

    hello, bit of a query, ive done the solar pv course but dont ever remember talking in depth about putting the array on an outbuilding that has its own distribution board, if we take the supply to the board in the out building the generation meter will obviously need to go in there aswell, would...
  16. P

    Power to outbuilding and a pond pump!

    Hi all, running power to an outbuilding and then a pond pump but I have a few questions. Here is my plan; The dwelling installation is TT Ensure dwelling FB has 30Ma RCD Protection and a spare slot Run cable to garage 2 way FB Obviously rate the cable, etc.. Questions Does the cable NEED...
  17. S

    please could anybody help me with a job im pricing??? outbuilding needing earth rod.

    Im new to this forum so bare with me please guys. Right heres my question.... I have been asked to wire an outbuilding on a farm that is in the middile of nowere, the electricity company ( north west electricity) have sent a letter stating that i have to provide my own earth, so i presume that...
  18. J

    rcd protecting swa on tt?

    HI guys, Just doing a swa outbuilding supply for an Elecsa assesment I was hoping for a 32a mcb to supply 6mm 3c to outbuilding but because of high zs will need rcbo on swa? I will then fit dp main switch at other end. Ideally wanted rcd at other end cheers
  19. R

    Out building earth

    Sorry to bring this up again, i just got very confused with the mass input i had on my last post. So You can export the tnc-s earth to an outbuilding. Any gas water or metal work needs to be earthed back to the outbuilding db. However its best to get permission from building control. I...
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    Outbuilding earth rod

    Hello I have an outbuilding which has its own earth rod, but I am getting a 280ohm ze. I have checked the ze in the main building and it is 150. The earth in the 3 core SWA supplying the outbuilding is not being used, is there any reason or part of the regs that says I can't use the main...

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