Is this statement correct? If so chapter & verse???
Cable to remote consumer unit
Apr 07, 2006
3 Replies
[ie not normal tails]
No.
Most suppliers will get upset though if the tails are longer than a couple of metres or so. The normal arrangement is to fit an appropriately rated switch-fuse next to the meter, and then to run the supply from that to the distant consumer unit.
Such installations are often wired in appropriately sized T&E cable. SWA (armoured) cable is often used for convenience or where there is a risk of mechanical damage.
John
Might also be worth adding that if you use T&E, then the CPC in the cable will normally not be large enough to carry the earth to the new CU position - hence another reason why three core SWA can make for a neater setup.
Good point.
John
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