Unable to run cables at a sufficient depth outside

[Basset]

I’ve installed electric gates at a property.

One of the issues I’ve had is I was unable to bury the cables at a sufficient depth as this would have weakened the driveway. So, I laid an earthed SWA cable around the edge of the driveway and encased it in 5cm of concreate, marker tape over that and then the driveway on top of that. It’s also protected by an RCD.

Cost me a lot of money, but the customer refuses to pay me as they were told that the cables should be have been buried 550cm. I’ve tried to explain how I have provided equivalent protection against mechanical damage, but they are not budging.

I’d just like to get your thoughts on this and any advise

Many thanks

James

 

[Mike Johnson]

Send it recorded delivery.

 

[Basset]

Send it recorded delivery.

Letter all typed up and it will be sent recorded delivery today. I feel much more positive about this now, thanks again

James

 

[telectrix]

if they won't pay, try Redwood Collections. They do a no win - no fee debt collection service. Once successful, the take commission 15%.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Collection agencies can only act on warrants issued by a court on a dept owed.

 

[Abacus614]

dhf | Technical specifications

www.dhfonline.org.uk

Have a look at the attached technical specification from the DHF. It's a decent resource and from what I can't remember it suggests the supply to the gate control panel, needs to comply to BS7671 and incorporate and RCD. It mentions nothing about the wiring to the motors. As far as I'm concerned the motor wiring Is part of the gate installation not the electrical installation.

 

[Basset]

dhf | Technical specifications

www.dhfonline.org.uk

Have a look at the attached technical specification from the DHF. It's a decent resource and from what I can't remember it suggests the supply to the gate control panel, needs to comply to BS7671 and incorporate and RCD. It mentions nothing about the wiring to the motors. As far as I'm concerned the motor wiring Is part of the gate installation not the electrical installation.

It was the cable to the control panel they were complaining about

 

[Basset]

I've sent my recorded letter, but have not heard anything yet. How long should I wait?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Seven days, then send another recorded delivery letter including an additional invoice for interest on the monies outstanding, giving them another seven days to honour both invoice's, you will probably only receive payment for the first invoice, but that would be better than nothing, if you still hear nothing then send an additional recorded delivery letter informing them that your next action will be to apply to the courts for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to freeze their assets, this can be done through a solicitor without any evidence being presented to the court and should shock them into action as their bank account will be sequestered and they will probably have to cease trading, do not forget to include you solicitors fees and your time as a day rate in the final invoice when the case is heard, if it gets that far.

 

[Abacus614]

It was the cable to the control panel they were complaining about

Ahh ok, I see. Still worth reading the DHF tech doc though if your installing powered gates.