"Bill Pritchard" wrote in message
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We moved to this house last spring and have finally turned our attention
to the
garden. Whilst clearing weeds and debris I came across two electric cables
near
to the fence. When I asked my neighbour about them he said that they were
the
power supply to his two sheds. I suggested he put them his side of the
fence
but he replied that surely it wouldn't matter to me if he left them where
they
were. I've now asked him several times but he just shrugs his shoulders.
Unfortunately, there's not enough slack to just throw them over. My
question
(finally) is, could I cut through one of the cables (accidently of course)
with
a wooden shafted spade without electrocuting myself.
Bill Pritchard
Retired and Emotional

If they are not armoured/sheathed cables, they almost certainly won't meet
latest safety standards. Tell your elec. supplier about them and ask them to
check for safety. They'll probably cut him off without hesitation.

On the other hand I think I'd be tempted to tap in and run my shed/garage
off it.

Steve