Correct Conduit Assistance

[MaceUK]

Hi, i have built a log cabin and now routing cabling. I want to do this on the outside as it looks better. Can i ask if i can safely use the conduit from toolstation, here... 25mm Heavy Duty Round PVC Conduit - https://www.toolstation.com/25mm-heavy-duty-round-pvc-conduit/p66251

It has to be signed off by an electrician and from my research must be IP54 atleast. Is this correct? The conduit linked above has no IP rating, only the flex conduit does. Which is fine if i have to use that. The junction boxes don't seem to have a IP rating so now trying to understand what to use.

25mm PVC Conduit Box

www.toolstation.com

Is it a case of purchasing the rubber gaskets and this then makes it IP54 or above?

Apologies for the daft question and appreciated any help.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Products that have an IP rating are certified as a single assembled unit. Conduit and accessories will be put together by whoever (you in this case). So the resulting resistance to any external influence will be down to the quality of your expertise!

I'm guessing that this work will require notification(?). Certainly it will need to be certified.
Please don't tell us that you plan to do the work and then try and find some unsuspecting electrician to come and "sign it off".
you need to get your electrcian in BEFORE YOU START.

 

[MaceUK]

No unsuspecting Electrician, he is aware. My friend is a sparky but hasnt kept up with his certification to sign things off. However his colleague is an electrician and happy to come and do it.
Im just trying to do as much work as possible for him. ie routing cables etc so he can then come in and get on.

I can of course pester him with my Q but thought i wouldn't need to by asking the Q on a forum. Happy to research myself etc

 

[Taylortwocities]

Basically, PVC cables are waterproof. The place you need no water -in conduits- is where there are cable junctions.
Also, if you run your conduit outside, then any water that gets into the conduit will run to the lowest point, and that may be the hole through and into your cabin.

 

[MaceUK]

Apologies so going back to my original Q, i can use that conduit but have to ensure the connections to junction boxes are sealed in some way? ie using gaskets and maybe sealant on the actual joins?

 

[MaceUK]

sorry meant to say thanks for your time

 

[MDJ]

Hi, i have built a log cabin and now routing cabling. I want to do this on the outside as it looks better.

It will look a pigs ear and after 1 winter and 1 summer will be buckled and twisted and be all over the place lol

 

[mainline]

Hi, i have built a log cabin and now routing cabling. I want to do this on the outside as it looks better. Can i ask if i can safely use the conduit from toolstation, here... 25mm Heavy Duty Round PVC Conduit - https://www.toolstation.com/25mm-heavy-duty-round-pvc-conduit/p66251

It has to be signed off by an electrician and from my research must be IP54 atleast. Is this correct? The conduit linked above has no IP rating, only the flex conduit does. Which is fine if i have to use that. The junction boxes don't seem to have a IP rating so now trying to understand what to use.

25mm PVC Conduit Box

www.toolstation.com

Is it a case of purchasing the rubber gaskets and this then makes it IP54 or above?

Apologies for the daft question and appreciated any help.

Do you mean like this :

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOmE0lx2c5M


Internal wiring is definitely going to give more longevity.

 

[MaceUK]

It will look a pigs ear and after 1 winter and 1 summer will be buckled and twisted and be all over the place lol

tbh its out of the elements, ie sun and rain etc... So hopefully should last a bit longer

 

[MaceUK]

Do you mean like this :

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOmE0lx2c5M


Internal wiring is definitely going to give more longevity.

Yes exactly. Was just trying to figure out is he was using certified IP rated conduit and boxes but i have my answer above. That the conduit can be rated at IP54 but its down to the individual to ensure the rest of the connections are sealed as best as possible.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes exactly. Was just trying to figure out is he was using certified IP rated conduit and boxes but i have my answer above. That the conduit can be rated at IP54 but its down to the individual to ensure the rest of the connections are sealed as best as possible.

If you get a length of conduit, and seal both ends then the IP rating will instantly be IP68!!
If you buy an IP66 rated Wiska box it will provide resistance to IP66, until you do something silly - like connect a cable to it badly.