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<blockquote data-quote="WaynW" data-source="post: 444106" data-attributes="member: 28920"><p>Hello and thanks for reading,</p><p></p><p>I have a Detached Garage being built at the end of the property approx 12 meters from the rear of the house, and 19 meters from the consumer unit which is in the front hallway, there is a side alley so cables can run straight down. I want to send power to the garage for, lighting, outlets and a gate and garage door opener.</p><p></p><p>I am aware that my consumer unit has no free space, What is the best and most cost-effective set up's to achieve this?. Also I went to the local authority to check on building plans, who stated that as long as it was armoured cable I can put it under the garden pathway... however I was under the impression it needed to be buried pretty deep? but he said that's only with general soil areas to stop from accidents. Under a concrete path is fine. Which would be useful considering other utilities, soak away, massive tree.</p><p></p><p>Can anyone please tell me what is going to be needed for this set up. Thickness and standard of cable for the main run, capacity consumer unit to get for the garage, new consumer unit at the house?, I do basic electrics but never this level. I want to do what I can to save money put will get the proper Part P for the connecting, ect.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>Wayne</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WaynW, post: 444106, member: 28920"] Hello and thanks for reading, I have a Detached Garage being built at the end of the property approx 12 meters from the rear of the house, and 19 meters from the consumer unit which is in the front hallway, there is a side alley so cables can run straight down. I want to send power to the garage for, lighting, outlets and a gate and garage door opener. I am aware that my consumer unit has no free space, What is the best and most cost-effective set up's to achieve this?. Also I went to the local authority to check on building plans, who stated that as long as it was armoured cable I can put it under the garden pathway... however I was under the impression it needed to be buried pretty deep? but he said that's only with general soil areas to stop from accidents. Under a concrete path is fine. Which would be useful considering other utilities, soak away, massive tree. Can anyone please tell me what is going to be needed for this set up. Thickness and standard of cable for the main run, capacity consumer unit to get for the garage, new consumer unit at the house?, I do basic electrics but never this level. I want to do what I can to save money put will get the proper Part P for the connecting, ect. Thanks again, Wayne [/QUOTE]
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