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Burying armoured cable in garden - what type of sand?

Matthew Stephens

Hi, I'm going to be burying an armoured cable in the garden (from the house to the shed).  But I'm having difficulty figuring out what sand (if sand) should be around the cable.  I've searched online and I'm coming across different things.

Does it need to be a certain colour (i.e. noticable), sharp sand, builders sand?

Please help,

Thanks

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    In most circumstances I would consider direct burial in the soil to be acceptable. Sand, or perhaps sifted earth is only required if the soil contains sharp stones or flints that would be liable to damage the cable. 

    Above the cable should be buried some warning that a cable is below, plastic tape suitably printed is usual. 

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    In most circumstances I would consider direct burial in the soil to be acceptable. Sand, or perhaps sifted earth is only required if the soil contains sharp stones or flints that would be liable to damage the cable. 

    Above the cable should be buried some warning that a cable is below, plastic tape suitably printed is usual. 

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    And is there any more guidance these days as to how deep it should be buried? I seem to remember when I put mine in (long time ago now) the guidance was "sufficiently deep" which didn't help much! (Just asking out of interest.)

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