[quote author=JohnDavies  link=1106697448/0#0 date=1106697448]I have both cable and (some) conduit here, and will need to put down a path, so doing the same again would seem to make financial sense [/quote]
Unfortunately it doesn't make sense from a safety point of view, and why replace the same.

Nope, if it's going to be re-wired it's best done in Steel Wire Armoured Cable (SWA)

6mm 3-core would serve well, buried direct in concrete at a minimum depth of 60cm

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Yes, better option

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2.5mm SWA would be enough then, however best to put in at 6mm to allow for expansion in the future

Sorry, my mistake, best use some SWA, made for the job

[quote author=ban-all-sheds  link=1106697448/0#4 date=1107433558]Ironic isn't it - extension lead in a hosepipe would be perfectly legal.

Properly terminated SWA buried at the appropriate depth would be illegal unless you have the LABC people come and inspect it. [/quote]
Yea, I blame the government, there far too expensive and cause far too much trouble  

Annoyingly, my leccy wholesaler doesn't sell hosepipe  


lol  

earthing the armour at the socket end would be impossible without incorporating it into the fixed installation. You'd have to earth the armout via the supply plug top to make it a temporary affair. I reckon if you wanted something part P proof you should go for SY03 taking an earth tail from the gland to the plug top.

To be honest if you're getting all twisted up trying to avoid Part P like that then the wheels will fly off the waggon sometime. If it's going to be used alot then it's worth the dosh to get it done right, if not then keep it simple and light so you can roll it up when done.  Stick an SRCD on the socket end. There's all sorts of other factors like EFLI and the like which will need to be sorted too.

If Part P is the problem then get TT in and he'll sort it last November.