bruno22rf Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I,m running power down to a log cabin-gonna need 3 double sockets to power t.v's and such like but also need enough to power an oil filled radiator in the winter-does anyone know what cable i need (armoured? )to run down the garden(about 12 meters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I,m running power down to a log cabin-gonna need 3 double sockets to power t.v's and such like but also need enough to power an oil filled radiator in the winter-does anyone know what cable i need (armoured? )to run down the garden(about 12 meters) I would err on the side of caution, especially as you will be looking to run a heater. 2.4kw or even 3kw over a prolonged period will take it's toll on T&E unless it was 10mm. But I would definately opt for a proper installation than using T&E regardless of size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub Nova Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Run a 6mm armoured cable on a 40amp mcb into a 40amp RCD two war consumer unit with a 6amp mcb for the lighting circuit and a 32amp mcb for the sockets on a ring circuit, this will give you enough for your heater and bits. MAKE SURE IT IS RCD PROTECTED. This will have to be certified under Part P also, as per regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasha Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 If it was me I'd fit at least a 4 way board as theres always something else you'll want to install after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud dad Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Run a 6mm armoured cable on a 40amp mcb into a 40amp RCD two war consumer unit with a 6amp mcb for the lighting circuit and a 32amp mcb for the sockets on a ring circuit, this will give you enough for your heater and bits. MAKE SURE IT IS RCD PROTECTED. This will have to be certified under Part P also, as per regulations. This is the way I would do it. What type of supply do you have ie: TT, TNS or TNCS, also are there any extraneous conductive parts in the cabin ie: metallic water pipes etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Run a 6mm armoured cable on a 40amp mcb into a 40amp RCD two war consumer unit with a 6amp mcb for the lighting circuit and a 32amp mcb for the sockets on a ring circuit, this will give you enough for your heater and bits. MAKE SURE IT IS RCD PROTECTED. This will have to be certified under Part P also, as per regulations. Would not bother with the ring main just put a radial in 2.5 wire 20 amp for the sockets and put a radial in for the heater , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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