Electrical connection to shed

[ranger]

This is possibly quite simple. I am not an electrician but am good at digging holes, I need electric running to my shed so I can put a freezer in it, how deep should the trench be (I am guessing 2 spits depth) so I can cut the most labour intensive part of the job as much as possible.

Everything else will be left to the electrician as my knowledge is rudimentary at best!

 

[buzzlightyear]

Everything else will be left to the electrician as my knowledge is rudimentary at best!

it would be best for the sparky to advise you on what is needed .

 

[Toneyz]

Depends where you are installing it if under a driveway, path or flower bed.

 

[Des 56]

Two spades depth is reasonable when considering someone digging for their spuds,underneath a driveway where vehicles may pass would need to be protected against things like the crushing effect

As stated above,different requirements are needed for different conditions,there is no set advise
Its not just a trench,a layer of sand to stop stones puncturing the armouring and warning tape above the cable layer

 

[robd]

All the above is right but I always ask for a 500mm trench to be dug I'll do the rest

 

[Wilko]

I helped dig one 65m long last year, by hand, I still whinge about it as you can see. Now I am very happy to have owner dig to my spec .

 

[telectrix]

i never dig by hand. the dirt gets under fingernails. a good tip is to use a spade.