Split the underground cable into 2 circuits

  • Erstellt am 2020-03-16 10:37:50

Joedreck

2020-03-16 11:33:36
  • #1
And since you have particularly little knowledge, really let the specialist do it. There are cable lengths, etc. to consider. Otherwise, it can really be deadly.
 

Dogma

2020-03-16 11:36:25
  • #2
Please remember... The current that flows into a wire also flows back through the neutral conductor. If you now make 3 circuits of 16A each, a maximum of 48A would flow through the neutral conductor. That doesn't go well. If we disregard the thermal load for a moment, I would either make 2 circuits of 16A (1st circuit Brown+Blue, 2nd circuit Black+Gray) or 3 circuits of 6A (1st circuit Brown+Blue, 2nd circuit Black+Blue, 3rd circuit Gray+Blue).
 

danixf

2020-03-16 11:38:03
  • #3
Yes, junction sleeve for the earth. If you want to split it, you'll just need more cables. Preferably also the black earth cables.


Well, if he doesn’t have a good contact to an electrician, the tinkering can easily cost 150+. It wouldn’t be worth it to me, but everyone has to decide for themselves. Besides, no one cares about cable lengths unless he has a 2000 sqm property and doesn’t want to lay the cable all the way to the last end.
What is supposed to be connected? Just a few lamps?
 

laley

2020-03-16 11:41:03
  • #4
My God, you write faster than I can quote


Not on how to connect the cable, no. Just whether I can split it up in the garden.


Protective conductor and protective conductor?
As I wrote, the switch for this underground cable is not yet connected in the electrical distribution. I can’t measure anything there.


Good idea, right.
Then I can just lay out the 3-core cables on the left and right already, and later the electrician can connect at the distribution box.


Definitely. I’m saying, I just want to lay the cables in the garden to appropriate spots because the topsoil will be delivered this week.


Great, thanks for the tips.
I don’t yet know if I will make 3 circuits.


Cable length for me is then max 100m per circuit.
Actually, only lamps or maybe a decorative fountain pump are supposed to be connected.
 

Golfi90

2020-03-16 11:42:16
  • #5
I also have a question about that...

We have also laid a 5-core cable outside to the garden...

Would it now be possible to connect 1x constant power (sockets and lighting in the garden house) and 2x separately switchable (1x lighting in the garden, 1x fountain in the garden)?

Of course, I would have the whole thing wired by an electrician. It is just a question in advance...
 

danixf

2020-03-16 11:46:13
  • #6


Oh dear. I hereby revise my statement. 100m is really quite a lot. I’m not a standards expert, but this exceeds the limit by far over 100%.



Yes
 

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