Armored Cable Size

Mar 27, 2006 5 Replies

I need to run an electric supply up the garden; 100m total length and a



6-8kw requirement; what size cable do I need ?

In article , Jeremy McKnight writes

Work it out from this guide:)

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Go onto the TLC-DIRECT website. They have a function to work all thi out for you

-- freddyuk

I have done a loose calc in Amtech and it is asking for 25mm sq.

I would have thought you'd need something in the region of 16mm.

Also, it would be wise to use 3 or more cores so you have spares fo future use

-- Cordless Crazy

Shirley shome mishtake.

25 sq mm perhaps..but 25mm square????

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