How to run electric to my shed.

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Somewhere,in a garden,digging a trench,is a man making up new swear-words to encompass his feelings re;electricians...

 

[wade88]

5m of SWA - £12
Spade to dig trench - £15
Wrongly rated PD - £19
Pack of hob nobs and 6 cups of tea - £3
Look on Lee's face when his shed, beloved bikes and tools go up in flames, PRICELESS.

 

[Octopus]

Back to the OP.

To do this safely and "cheaply" get a couple of sparks round, state you will dig the trench to 600mm etc and let them do the techical bit.

Or could I borrow your lorry later this week to do some deliveries? I've not driven an articulated HGV before but I'm assuming anyone can do it.

 

[ian.settle1]

Regardless of whether you feel "able to have ago", as others have said, supplies to outbuildings come under part P of the building regulations and are notifiable by law. This is because there are many factors which make taking a supply outside the property potentially dangerous. We spend years training as electricians, and with the greatest respect to you, it is not a profession you can simply "learn by doing".
Regarding there being plenty of work.... I can assure you that with more and more people DIY'ing, and many people retraining as electricians with their redundancy money (due to being told that there's plenty of work), the work available is getting thin on the ground.

Does not affect the op as he comes from Aberdeenshire which when I last looked was in SCOTLAND, anyway looks like he has taken the hump or has understood he has upset aa few people.

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[Toby Kuhnert]

Yet another DIY'er .... groaaannn

 

[AdsUk]

Oh dear.

 

[jimmymac]

He's probably in B&Q now looking for the MFT section

 

[telectrix]

they'll gladly flog him a neon screwdriver.

 

[wade88]

It's ok B&Q do leaflets he can't go wrong.

 

[Spoon]

I don't know why everyone is taking the mickey out of the OP. Its just 'red to red & black to black' after all.....

On a similar note, to save time and hassle, I going to do my own vasectomy. After all its just cutting a couple of tubes. I have my missus nail scissors and my soldering iron (if I need to cauterise the tubes) and I'm sorted... Will let you know how it goes...

 

[jimmymac]

It's ok B&Q do leaflets he can't go wrong.

I hear they do an installation service as well now pal

 

[jimmymac]

I don't know why everyone is taking the mickey out of the OP. Its just 'red to red & black to black' after all.....

On a similar note, to save time and hassle, I going to do my own vasectomy. After all its just cutting a couple of tubes. I have my missus nail scissors and my soldering iron (if I need to cauterise the tubes) and I'm sorted... Will let you know how it goes...

Are you part pee registered??

 

[telectrix]

yeah, around £550 to fit a CU.

 

[Guitarist]

yeah, around £550 to fit a CU.

Well, you do have to pay the architect and project manager, as well as the electrician. Wonder what he gets...

 

[jimmymac]

yeah, around £550 to fit a CU.

Wow! I knew they'd be expensive but thats unbelievable!

 

[Guitarist]

What is there some kind of problem with that?I like to try and give everything a go instead of getting someone in to do it. If you don't try anything you'll never learn anything!!

In all seriousness, I think it's this statement which many will find frightening.
Electricity really isn't something you should "try" your hand at. It kills, and many people have lost loved ones through truly awful accidents when someone without the proper knowledge "gave it a go".
Please be safe and get a professional to do the work. As already said, most electricians will be happy if you want to save a few quid by digging the trench for them.

 

[Silly Sausage]

.......... Will let you know how it goes...

Don't forget to post some pictures! :38:

 

[Spoon]

In all seriousness, I think it's this statement which many will find frightening.
Electricity really isn't something you should "try" your hand at. It kills, and many people have lost loved ones through truly awful accidents when someone without the proper knowledge "gave it a go".
Please be safe and get a professional to do the work. As already said, most electricians will be happy if you want to save a few quid by digging the trench for them.

There is more chance of me copping off with Kelly Brook than the OP taking any advice from us. He is determined to do it all himself, cause "he knows best!" I have seen it so many times before. People ask for advice and when they get an answer they dont like they just ignore it and say "You are just being difficult" or "That is not the correct attitude"...

 

[Spoon]

Don't forget to post some pictures! :38:

Have to get myself a camera with Macro function on it first...

 

[wade88]

After burning down his own garden and spreading a bush fire into neighboring houses, he wont be saying "i'll try anything once" too loudly when stood in the prison showers i'm telling you that RIGHT now.