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ProDave (& NozSpark in despair!) Thanks for your response.  I was being slightly tongue in cheek, but sadly can't post that smiley since apparently it is a link!?!?! I understand that L and N will work regardless which way round they are, but I guess that was what I was referring to about...

ProDave, Yes, I understand what you're saying.  But that is what the requirement states for IP66.  I think I agree with you that the likelihood of it actually resisting me pointing a high pressure washer at the point the cable enters and expecting the plug to remain dry might be a high order...

Why not, would you advise otherwise??  And test it for what?  Overheating? Live connected to Neutral? Earth failure? CU/RCD/MCB functioning correctly?  Helpful advice is always appreciated but I couldn't extract much information from your comment. NozSpark, thanks for the comments.  I was...

Steve, thanks for this.  I had seen mentioned briefly on a different forum that it was no longer Part P notifiable, but with no explanation I couldn't find the changes. I believe - from my reading of the Part P document on gov[.]uk that technically the work is covered by Part P (i.e. it is...

NozSpark, Thank you for the clarification.  I know what you mean about sales assistants. I was intending on using an IP55 junction box e.g. www[DOT]diy[DOT]com/nav/fix/electrical/switches-sockets/outdoor-switches-sockets/junction_boxes/Diall-Small-Junction-Box-12608730 with the appropriate...

Marvo,  Sorry but it seems like I misled you slightly.  In my defence I hadn't looked in detail at the kits, only saw them in passing.  Anyway, one is here: www[DOT]diy[DOT]com/nav/fix/electrical/switches-sockets/-brand-Diall/Diall-Power-Kit-3M-JB-5M-2G-SKT-RCD-12608735 (do change the [DOT] -...

NozSpark.  Thanks for your comments. The only thing I have done so far is lay a cable - so I think it would be a little drastic to suggest ripping it up - you, Marvo and the sales assistant have all said it should be fit for purpose. I know SWA is not to be connected by a plug.  However, if...

Marvo, Thanks for the quick response.  At the point of sale (and yes, sadly I am working slightly backwards having bought the cable and buried it) this was recommended to be enough for running a lawn mower or a heater.  The intention for the cable is simply a tidier extension lead really. You...

Hello!  Just as a way of introduction as I'm a newbie on this forum, I am a DIYer but have a relatively sound though basic understanding of wiring and would consider myself to have at least a little common sense. I am installing a small supply from a radial main in the garage to a greenhouse...