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  1. L

    What size SWA for 3 flats

    Hi all, I’ve been given 3 flats to re wire and i was looking for advice on the correct size Swa to use. There will be 3 meters installed by the DNO, 1 for each flat. My plan was to have switch fuses after the metres and then run Swa to the DB’s. The longest run for the furthest DB is around 20...
  2. S

    SWA Cable for run between switched fuse isolator and consumer unit

    Hi all, I am looking to replace an existing CU (ground floor) and put it in a new position (first floor). The existing CU is on the inside of a wall to the meter cabinet (which is on the other - external - side of the wall). The existing cabling between these two devices is not SWA/armoured...
  3. bigspark17

    Solar Array swa sizing

    Any help on solar array swa sizing? 4kw array needed around 20M swa from house to array. thanks
  4. K

    Slight damage to SWA cable

    Hi, I've been digging and have nicked the outer sheathing of a 2.5mm SWA cable. The protection and conductors are intact. Would it please be possible to advise on how I can repair the outer sheathing by using heat shrink or any other suitable bonding agent to ensure no moisture flows in over...
  5. M Lynch

    Any recommendations for workable pliable SWA

    Any recommendations for workable pliable SWA that doesn't need butchering when trying bend and terminate.
  6. V

    Weatherproofing SWA armoured cable through wall

    I have a slightly odd requirement that means I am wanting to route a 3 core 4mm SWA cable (14mm outside diameter) from outside through a cavity wall into a garage to the isolator just inside. The cable is actually carrying DC feed from a small solar ground installation. How should I shield the...
  7. Lee42

    ksr calanda installation

    Hi all. I have a job of wiring 3 lights on a tarmac drive with a block border. The customer is set on the ksr calanda bollard. Problem with it is there is no way you are getting 2 swa into them fittings. Either side of the drive is neighbors driveways so not possible to have swa on a post...
  8. timhoward

    Class 2 car park lights SWA badly installed

    I’m wavering a bit on this one. RCD then B10 breaker. 1.5 sq mm 3 core SWA. That runs underground in ducting, then up and feeds about 10 LED class 2 lights, with cable cleated to the wall, then under again in ducting and about 5 more lights with cable again cleated to the wall. Now the thing...
  9. S

    SWA outer sheath damage

    Have been asked to connect a SWA supply into a garage. The cable was ran in before I even knew about the job. No ducting as it enters the garage, been concrete poured round it as well. Then to top it off the joiner has fixed a stick to the concrete putting pressure on the cable. I’ve done IR &...
  10. D

    Swa earthing and coding

    Hi all, we have a much discussed topic. Swa and the earthing of the amounting through a fly lead. What your thoughts and how would you code an Swa cable, the amouring is the cpc and no fly lead been taken too the earth bar (the Swa been terminated into a metal container) So are saying code 3 as...
  11. T

    SWA Sub Main advice/comments

    Hi all, looking for a bit of advice and confirmation on my proposed plans for a SWA sub main to a ISO metal storage container. I've calculated the max demand in the ISO will be about 20A (300w of led lighting and 2 double sockets for chargers etc) It will be fed from a 3ph DB in another...
  12. K

    SWA Cable - Identification

    Hi All, I bought a 6mm SWA cable from CEF and realised the external diameter is 15.1mm however on the website it says the external diameter is 16.6mm? Have I been given an incorrect cable size? They are no markings on the armoured cable to state the size. I also purchased a 2.5mm SWA cable and...
  13. KeenPensioner

    Earthing SWA

    As an adult learner, I have lots of theory but not enough practical experience so I'm hoping I can get some help here (not abuse). I'm trying to get my head round earthing SWA to an outbuilding with no extraneous conductive parts. I understand the problems of exporting a PME supply etc. If I...
  14. M

    UK SWA Cable termination

    Hi All, Looking some advice. Had someone install a SWA cable to exterior outhouse. In the outhouse everything.looks.great, new consumer board and three double sockets all installed and looking good. My.concern is with how the SWA cable has been terminated at the main board in the house...
  15. R

    Swa on top of fibre glass roof

    Hello all, was supposed to be running a bit of 6 mm swa along outside of building for a shed. My plan was just to clip it along wall above ground floor extension. Customer now wants me to just lay swa on top of fibre glass roof. They are saying they don’t want to see cable clipped to wall...
  16. A

    10mm² SWA to outhouse Advise needed Pls

    Hello Experts Need some advise please, due to getting conflicting information from electricians. Background info: 4 years ago done the whole house with an extention, new wiring and plumbing. The original builder left the job after 2 leaking roofs and a failed building inspection. Since then...
  17. S

    Running SWA on outside of building to feed part of internal ring

    Have come accross a job where house ring run in T/E but has an old extension with earthed metal conduit used for sockets and only live and neutral single cores (of which are both black here). The earth continuity is greater than 500 ohms and the live is faulty between 2 sockets and disconnected...
  18. Mark42

    Help with specifying a long 4-core SWA run please

    I need to augment the underground supply to remote workshops at my own house. I’m struggling to understand the practical implications of voltage drop, rather than using blind compliance with recommendations/tables/regulations which do not take account of individual circumstances. Here’s the...
  19. kenny maccuish

    SWA feeding fire panel

    Hi guys I have just done an Eicr and 1of my findings was that the fire alarm panel was fed by SWA and I am wondering if that needs replaced with fp200 or similar? Thanks in advance Kenny
  20. D

    Buried SWA cable fault finding

    Hi all, My first post here, thought I'd see if it was possible to get some advice or tips... Basically, I had a large amount of block paving and large concrete base laid at the far end (25m) of my garden a few months ago. Under this I had 3 core 16mm SWA laid. (I most definitely can't vouch...

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