MikeCapon
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 01:12 PM |
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Joining 3 phase cable
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
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designer
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 01:51 PM |
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Hi Mike
Yes, decent size choccy block is enough.
Why do you need three phase?
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 02:03 PM |
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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
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 02:17 PM |
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Ace to have a 3 phase connection!
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 02:21 PM |
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Personally I'd do itthis
way and it is similar to how the main electric company join busted cables.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 06:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeCapon
I presume that some adequately sized choccy blocks will be OK for this job?
Mmmmmchocolate!
Sorry couldn't resist
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flak monkey
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 07:01 PM |
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Proper junction box, they are available with 6 terminals. Or ones are available to take cable glands, and use cable splices.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 07:37 PM |
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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.
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 07:46 PM |
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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
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MikeR
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 08:52 PM |
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psst - you're not allowed to do that .................
(in the uk)
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 4/6/11 at 10:10 PM |
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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
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 5/6/11 at 09:00 AM |
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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......
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daniel mason
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| posted on 5/6/11 at 09:58 AM |
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i would personally use a submarine jointing kit. which you fill with resin.
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