feed for a garage

[IRB]

What would be the best way to feed a garage not attached to the house? All ideas greatly appreciated.

 

[i=p/u]

depends on distance, if long distance, SWA undergrround or can use catenary wire above but only 5m i think

 

[IRB]

I'll be using swa, would I need to use rcd at source aswell as in the garage cu?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

No, you wouldn't.

 

[i=p/u]

depending on power you want out there , feed from mcb in house to cu in garage and rcd protect at garage board is the norm. a

 

[IRB]

So what's best way?

 

[i=p/u]

swa underground in a duct would be good start

 

[mechelec]

So what's best way?

only a qualified experianced electrician with all the relavant details on supply characteristics, load, distance from origin, construction (exposed steelwork frame), position of CU in property (origin), earthing arrangements etc to name but a few essential elements(there are many more) that need consideration with the design of this and any other installation.

 

[IRB]

I am qualified, used to industrial tho, was just asking for input, thanks ppl.

 

[mechelec]

I am qualified, used to industrial tho, was just asking for input, thanks ppl.

Same rules apply with regard to design and installation, I can appreciate you may not be familiar with Part P but running a sub main is running a sub main

 

[jase]

No, you wouldn't.

would need to be rcd at source to protect swa if buried?

 

[domestic spark]

would need to be rcd at source to protect swa if buried?

How would you dO that then rcd at both ends and u would get discrimination

 

[jase]

sorry i am confusing myself, was thinking would need time delay if fed from TTsystem so house board doesnt trip before garage board

 

[topquark]

How would you dO that then rcd at both ends and u would get discrimination

I take it you mean wouldn't get discrimination

 

[nelson19]

Yep underground is the way forward catenary wire is ugly
Use swa, safest option