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Outside Socket

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Hi All,


If I wanted to fit a socket in a weather proof enclosure at my decking area I believe my options are to be fed overhead at 3.5 metres or underground.

I was hoping to run an SWA along the fence line, It seems daft that this is not permitted but if I make it an extension lead its fine??

Any input please....
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    No that is not correct. You may use any kind of cable anywhere as long as it is suitably mechanically protected from any likely damage. You can run SWA on a fence line but because fences tend to blow away sometimes this may not be the best method. Having said that I have no difficulty with SWA fixed to fences which are in reasonable condition, and it is quite safe. You need to have 30mA RCD protection, best inside the house, and an IP67 enclosure for example the MK ones. Be aware that the appliances you use also need weather protection!
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    No that is not correct. You may use any kind of cable anywhere as long as it is suitably mechanically protected from any likely damage. You can run SWA on a fence line but because fences tend to blow away sometimes this may not be the best method. Having said that I have no difficulty with SWA fixed to fences which are in reasonable condition, and it is quite safe. You need to have 30mA RCD protection, best inside the house, and an IP67 enclosure for example the MK ones. Be aware that the appliances you use also need weather protection!
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