Discuss Power to shed. Thoughts? in the Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations area at ElectriciansForums.net

Looked at that and the cupboards at the top are full length and go right to the ceiling, look custom made so no sneaky void hiding up top by the looks of things sadly!
Well there is some sort of extra wood fastened to the face of those cabinets
 
I with @Leesparkykent, fish it under the plinths and through the wall. Solid board cutter route will be just as good, there are blanks specifically designed for the cut out. Export the TNCS as its a perfectly expectable method, just make sure if its PME that there isnt any extraneous bonding in the new shed. Make sure there not going to ask for Infrared heaters as your 4mm will struggle.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
As Tomspark mentions - if the 'bar' will only be a small load and it is a pain to route the SWA, then run from a FCU in the house spurred off skt ring. There is a IET Wiring Matters regards this very arrangement - see attached.

Otherwise, unless there specific bonding requirements in the shed i.e. copper water pipe, Jacuzzi; then run a 3C SWA (suggest > 2.5mm^2) - no need for a dedicated rod. (Subject to how far away 'bar' is from house ideally less than 10mtr)
 

Attachments

  • 2005_16_autumn_wiring_matters_electrical_installations_outdoors.pdf
    240.3 KB · Views: 35
As Tomspark mentions - if the 'bar' will only be a small load and it is a pain to route the SWA, then run from a FCU in the house spurred off skt ring. There is a IET Wiring Matters regards this very arrangement - see attached.

Otherwise, unless there specific bonding requirements in the shed i.e. copper water pipe, Jacuzzi; then run a 3C SWA (suggest > 2.5mm^2) - no need for a dedicated rod. (Subject to how far away 'bar' is from house ideally less than 10mtr)

Excellent reading! Thank you for providing it, and your advice.
 
IMO better than spurring from downstairs ring (where applicable). Most home owners want more than just one socket outside eventually so why just give them one when you can have a dedicated radial on its own RCBO. Easier than punching holes in walls through utility rooms too.
 
IMO better than spurring from downstairs ring (where applicable). Most home owners want more than just one socket outside eventually so why just give them one when you can have a dedicated radial on its own RCBO. Easier than punching holes in walls through utility rooms too.

At least if you spur from the ring you don't leave the installation without a single main switch!
But in all seriousness I don't particularly condone installing a shed supply from a ring either.

Your solution doesn't show any consideration for discrimination. And this thread isn't about installing a single outdoor socket, it's about a submain to a shed.

Just because something is easier it doesn't mean it is the best installation design.
 

Reply to Power to shed. Thoughts? in the Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations area at ElectriciansForums.net

Similar Threads

Hi, I'm a DIY'er looking to build a 6x8 shed in my backyard in Colorado. I'm installing a gravel pad first, with 4 concrete Sonotube...
Replies
1
Views
308
Can a domestic consumer unit feed another consumer unit, via the Main Switch. Details are: domestic property with 100A single phase supply...
Replies
9
Views
415
Hi, I have a client with a small caravan site, approx 5 hookups. His old toilet block was nothing much more than an old shed. He's now 'upgraded'...
Replies
2
Views
542
Hi All I'm new here. I have just finished my NVQ and waiting to do my AM2. I have a question on selectivity as it has always slightly confused me...
Replies
5
Views
731
I've wired some cable to a small 3x3 shed with 2 gpos, a 15a GPO, and a light. The shed is about 2m away from the house on a concrete slab. The...
Replies
0
Views
499

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock