Thanks to all, especially Benjamin Lanz.
I have not made the decision on whether to use concrete chambers which may have phase segregration and each chamber would only cover one circuit.
Testing of the joints and fault finding is clearly an issue irrespective of the choice.
If you can help...
Cuky2000
Thanks for your feedback.
You provide a calculation for step and touch voltages. How do calculate the allowable step and touch voltages as i have understood that 50V was theh limit.
Are you aware of any installations where thay have successfully used insulated conductors?
Sorry i want to clarify/revise my original statement.
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