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[hamish72]

Is there anything in regs to specifi a minimum gap between mains cable run and parallel hot water pipe

[sparx]

Hi, electrical reg.528.3.1 (for the pedants who want to check) says
A wiring system shall not be installed in the vicinity of services which produce HEAT, smoke or fumes likely to be detrimental to the wiring, unless it is protected from harmful effects by shielding arranged so as not to affect the dissipation of heat from the wiring.

Our guidance book on installation suggests 50mm as minimum distance, and should never be in contact with other services.

Sorry for late answer but not often on this part of forum, normally on leckie bit,
regards Sparx

[hamish72]

Many thanks for that I just could not find it and you answered it all very well thanks again :D

[sparx]

thanks for feed back, nice to know it was helpful
regards Sparx