Want to install a gate close to fibre cables

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danepak

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#302942 5-Jan-2023 13:59

OK, we’ve devices to install a gate between our two houses.
Looks like the measurements are OK. Got 2.1m metres between the houses.
Each gate is 1m wide. Also got the posts, which measures 10x10cm each.
Trust is, I’ve never done this before and I will ask someone to help.
But wanted to run it past the Geekzone community first.
One issue I can see is where I want the post near one of the houses installed.
Very close to the fibre cable, as I want the pole right next to the window.
Also I’m not too far from the live wires, also shown in the photo.
Would it cause an issue to dig the pole this close to the fibre cables (and live wires)?
Please note that the fibre cables goes towards the street, so away from the poles.
I really don’t want to mess this up, as I can imagine I’ll be liable for any damage done to the fibre cables. And as mentioned, will get someone who knows what they’re doing, to assist me.

wellygary

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#3017360 5-Jan-2023 14:22

Carefully hand excavate around the fibre Duct and see where it goes,

( it Should go down and then head out to the street) - If you can confirm that it heads away from you, then you should able to carefully dig a post hole where you want

BUT... to hang a gate ( which looks quite heavy) you will need to dig a hole at least 600mm deep.. but I don't think your posts are long enough...

Also you say you have 2.1m between the Houses, but you gates are 1m + 10cm posts... = 1m+1m +1ocm +10cm = 2.2m... .

raytaylor

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#3017361 5-Jan-2023 14:24

Call your local power lines company and ask them to come and perform a cable location for you.

They will confirm the location of the incoming line between the road and demarcation point / meter.

The service is usually free.

If you have/had gas then the local gas company will probably do the same at no charge.

Regarding pipes and other cables, or electrical cables behind the meter, thats up to you to maintain a map as they get installed around your property over time - and pass that information on to the new homeowner.

If your in hawkes bay i dont mind coming and locating the fiber cable for you.

Regarding proximity to the cables, you need to make sure you are away from the power cable or gas pipes as thats purely a health and safety concern.

The fiber cables and water pipes are less of a safety concern and more of a repair issue if they get hit.

Your probably correct that the fiber cable goes towards the street and I would think you are okay where you plan to dig. Just dont block the fiber ETP box and if a technician ever needs to get into it, he will need about a metre of wall space to work around it - though the post could be 10cm away on one side as long as the other side is clear for 90cm.

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danepak

1112 posts

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#3017370 5-Jan-2023 14:54

wellygary:
Carefully hand excavate around the fibre Duct and see where it goes,

( it Should go down and then head out to the street) - If you can confirm that it heads away from you, then you should able to carefully dig a post hole where you want

BUT... to hang a gate ( which looks quite heavy) you will need to dig a hole at least 600mm deep.. but I don't think your posts are long enough...

Also you say you have 2.1m between the Houses, but you gates are 1m + 10cm posts... = 1m+1m +1ocm +10cm = 2.2m... .

Each gate is 2m tall and each post is 2.65m tall, so if 650mm is adequate, I should be fine.
However, you’ve highlighted an issue reg. the width.
I thought I could install the gate in front of the posts, but then I wouldn’t be able to open the gate doors properly (doh!).
Could I make the gates slightly more narrow, by using a saw? 10mm each (or a bit more) should do the job. Please see photos attached.
And my apologies, I think we’re heading in to something which would belong in the DIY section 😊

danepak

1112 posts

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#3017375 5-Jan-2023 15:10

raytaylor:
Call your local power lines company and ask them to come and perform a cable location for you.

They will confirm the location of the incoming line between the road and demarcation point / meter.

The service is usually free.

If you have/had gas then the local gas company will probably do the same at no charge.

Regarding pipes and other cables, or electrical cables behind the meter, thats up to you to maintain a map as they get installed around your property over time - and pass that information on to the new homeowner.

If your in hawkes bay i dont mind coming and locating the fiber cable for you.

Regarding proximity to the cables, you need to make sure you are away from the power cable or gas pipes as thats purely a health and safety concern.

The fiber cables and water pipes are less of a safety concern and more of a repair issue if they get hit.

Your probably correct that the fiber cable goes towards the street and I would think you are okay where you plan to dig. Just dont block the fiber ETP box and if a technician ever needs to get into it, he will need about a metre of wall space to work around it - though the post could be 10cm away on one side as long as the other side is clear for 90cm.

Thanks for the offer reg having a look at it, but we’re in Auckland. Much appreciated though.
Also, very helpful reg the power company and them offering the free service.

In regards to the ETP box, it would be 22cm from where the post would be installed and there’s no wall on the other side, just an outdoor power plug (60cm away) along with a drainpipe (93cm away).