Thanks for the pickup, Lou - I'm a punter not a pro. :) Got a little wiring job going now and some of the sparks here have helped me get my head straight around what's needed.
What a thoroughly suspicious, critical and disagreeable bunch some of you are - many thanks again to those of you who offered sincere advice and help; SpinLondon, Telextrix. I'd considered posting for work in here, but now an electrician colleague of my plumber (family friend for 3 generations)...
Thanks, SparksBurnout, I think you misunderstood the nature of my query - it's a LONG time since I was involved in the regulatory side of things and my queries were essentially legal (and an Olde Reg's forgetful misunderstanding of the nature of spurs, which SpinLondon sorted out tout sweet)...
Fair dos - but I do know enough to spec all that stuff up and advise a professional sparks accordingly, complete with wiring diagram and plan :) Thirty years ago I was wiring pantomimes for stage explosives and other onstage portable effects....
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Thanks, Telectrix - v. useful! No - nowhere in the shed is the exposed t/e cable likely to be subject to disturbance or damage, but on your advice I can cost runs across the ceiling and down rather than at floor level to ensure that is the case.
Yes - I think any fault on...
Because I can design the layout economically, cost all the parts, get a rough idea of the materials and time involved for a pro - I worked as theatre technician many, many years ago which involved a fair bit of onstage wiring so I know what I'm doing, but I'm sticking by the letter of the law...
Don't worry, Murdoch - I'm just trying to sort out costs and design before I get a sparks in. Your job is safe - especially if you live near Dalston ;)
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Many thanks for the clarification, Spin London.
OK - that answers least one question. It does appear that the original 2 x twin socket setup in the shed was correct.
Can you tell me whether surface wiring in the shed is still acceptable or if it requires trunking? This...
Some professional advice greatly appreciated here for design and costing purposes - two simple questions.
Background: We've just replaced a 25 year old wooden shed - good service but sagging a little from age and too small for our needs - with a larger one from Beast Sheds Ltd. (Recommended!)...
Took a while to create an account but I made it. Not a qualified electrician, but years in theatre and DIY has at least given me some practical rudiments. Here to find out some professional details...
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