what mains cable do I need

lfdaly

I have an old cottage with a builders supply connected to an outside meter box from which I run the odd plug for tools or kettle or lights. Intend to get full electrical job on interior done but can't afford until next year. Still on early contruction but I want to insulate/seal up/plaster some internal walls now. While doing that, I'd like to run a mains cable through to where new fuse board will be in the future, so I don't have to pull the walls apart later. What type of cable do I need - the run from meter to new fuseboard will be about 50-60ft and it'll end up being a four bed house of <250 m sq. I'll just be leaving it unconnected until I get a sparks so don't need any safety advice - just cable specs. And where can I buy such a cable??? thanks for any suggestions...

dazed+confused

Ideally get the electrician that's going to be doing the rewire to install the main incomer now.

The route taken and mechanical protection used is as important as the cable type and size.

If the electrician arrives to do the rewire and these things are already done without having consulted him, you may end up having to redo it.

asdfg87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058253325/what-mains-cable-do-i-need

I would talk to an electrician now and ask options, i am told the re-connection rules are changing this year. Is there an excisting old meter.

lfdaly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119299317#Comment_119299317

yes there's a meter in an outside weatherproof box - a site supply - just updated to a smart meter.

asdfg87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119303370#Comment_119303370

I think that means you likely have an RM number but dont know for sure, ask the electrician as they will be able to confirm. I was told recently the rules changing in regard to re-connection later this year. I do not know if what you have is classified as CONNECTED.