new feed for extension

[louy]

need to know if i fit an 60 amp switch fuse from meter position to feed a consumer unit in a garage to supply extension , would it have to have an rcd to protect 16mm swa cable which is going to be laid underground?, if so which make

 

[dc-electrix]

need to know if i fit an 60 amp switch fuse from meter position to feed a consumer unit in a garage to supply extension , would it have to have an rcd to protect 16mm swa cable which is going to be laid underground?, if so which make

You will not need rcd protection for the swa. You will need rcd protection on any sockets in the garage, and possibly the lighting depending on how it's wired.

 

[telectrix]

your SWA does not need RCD protection. fit your RCD in the garage CU.