I need to run an electric supply up the garden; 100m total length and a
6-8kw requirement; what size cable do I need ?

In article , Jeremy
McKnight writes
I need to run an electric supply up the garden; 100m total length and a
6-8kw requirement; what size cable do I need ?

Work it out from this guide

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technica...ltageDrop.html
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Tony Sayer

Go onto the TLC-DIRECT website. They have a function to work all this out for you.

"tony sayer" wrote in message
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In article , Jeremy
McKnight writes
I need to run an electric supply up the garden; 100m total length and a
6-8kw requirement; what size cable do I need ?

Work it out from this guide

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technica...ltageDrop.html
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Tony Sayer


I have done a loose calc in Amtech and it is asking for 25mm sq.

I would have thought you'd need something in the region of 16mm.

Also, it would be wise to use 3 or more cores so you have spares for future use.

Stephen Dawson wrote:
"tony sayer" wrote in message
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In article , Jeremy
McKnight writes
I need to run an electric supply up the garden; 100m total length and a
6-8kw requirement; what size cable do I need ?
Work it out from this guide

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technica...ltageDrop.html
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Tony Sayer


I have done a loose calc in Amtech and it is asking for 25mm sq.


Shirley shome mishtake.
25 sq mm perhaps..but 25mm square????