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Joining 3 phase cable
MikeCapon - 4/6/11 at 01:12 PM

I have a 5 X 6mm˛ cable to run the 3 phase from my house to my barn. I need to make a joint at the point just before the cable disappears underground to go to the barn.

Given that the cable is fixed at the consumer unit by screw fittings I presume that some adequately sized choccy blocks will be OK for this job? Or is there another recommended method.

Thanks in advance.

Mike

designer - 4/6/11 at 01:51 PM

Hi Mike

Yes, decent size choccy block is enough.

Why do you need three phase?

MikeCapon - 4/6/11 at 02:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by designer
Why do you need three phase?


The house already has 3 phase and while rewiring it all I figured that I might as well run the 3 phase to the barn/workshop at the same time.

You never know when it might come in handy 3 phase lathes, compressors etc are also cheaper on the secondhand market.

Thanks for the advice Derek. I'll find myself some monster choccy blocks...

Cheers,

Mike

coyoteboy - 4/6/11 at 02:17 PM

Ace to have a 3 phase connection!

omega 24 v6 - 4/6/11 at 02:21 PM

Personally I'd do itthis
way and it is similar to how the main electric company join busted cables.

Ninehigh - 4/6/11 at 06:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeCapon
I presume that some adequately sized choccy blocks will be OK for this job?



Mmmmmchocolate!

Sorry couldn't resist

flak monkey - 4/6/11 at 07:01 PM

Proper junction box, they are available with 6 terminals. Or ones are available to take cable glands, and use cable splices.

motorcycle_mayhem - 4/6/11 at 07:37 PM

Resin packed joiner technology definitely works well....

I severed the 3-phase supply to the workshop when I dug a septic tank overflow drain. No, I'm not a total idiot, I did refer to the deeds, the plans and looked very carefully to avoid any interactions with the buried cable...... the guy who drew up the plans wasn't the sharpest pencil though........

The explosion was fantastic, as was the resin repair kit later. Highly recommended.

MikeCapon - 4/6/11 at 07:46 PM

Thank you all for those useful suggestions. And not one, "You're not allowed to do that"

Will have a look see what's available over here.

Cheers,

Mike

MikeR - 4/6/11 at 08:52 PM

psst - you're not allowed to do that .................

(in the uk)

SteveWalker - 4/6/11 at 10:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeCapon
Thank you all for those useful suggestions. And not one, "You're not allowed to do that"

Will have a look see what's available over here.

Cheers,

Mike


Am I right in thinking that as far as electric go France has all the same restrictions, building regs, inspections type stuff as the UK, but that if you're doing work on your own property it's exempt?

SteveW

MikeCapon - 5/6/11 at 09:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by SteveWalker
quote:
Originally posted by MikeCapon
Thank you all for those useful suggestions. And not one, "You're not allowed to do that"

Will have a look see what's available over here.

Cheers,

Mike


Am I right in thinking that as far as electric go France has all the same restrictions, building regs, inspections type stuff as the UK, but that if you're doing work on your own property it's exempt?

SteveW


Hi Steve,

Yes, we have all sorts of regs to follow if you're doing 'professional' work for other people but you can do your own house electrics etc. TBH the UK regs smack of protecting the electrical trade. The lobbying that goes on before these sorts of regs are passed are largely funded by the trades they protect. Cue angry electricians........

There are norms to follow when you do your own stuff which are best followed or if your house burns down the insurers do their usual trick of searching for an out.

All that said, I'm still not allowed to build a kit car

Although I could build myself a light aircraft What's that all about then......

daniel mason - 5/6/11 at 09:58 AM

i would personally use a submarine jointing kit. which you fill with resin.