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Protecting SWA cable
Nov 1st, 2015, 3:22pm
 
The underground cable from my outbuilding comes out of the ground and runs for about 2 feet up the outside wall of the house before going inside to the CU. It's clipped neatly to the wall and the entry hole has a rain cover. It's not in an area that makes it venerable to impact damage nor is it in direct sunlight.


Should the actual cable be further protected? eg by a galvanised channel or fine as it is ?
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Re: Protecting SWA cable
Reply #1 - Nov 1st, 2015, 3:41pm
 
Google cattle guard or cable guard.  It's not a requirement, but good practice if prone to damage.
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Reply #2 - Nov 1st, 2015, 3:54pm
 
I'd leave it as it is.
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Reply #3 - Nov 1st, 2015, 7:06pm
 
Thanks. Found Cable Guard at TLC. Not very expensive.

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Re: Protecting SWA cable
Reply #4 - Nov 1st, 2015, 8:59pm
 
Make sure you get flat fange (For walls).
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