Opinions on outdoor socket

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

I’m building a man cave/BBQ area. It has a substantial roof, a weather proof back wall, but open to the elements on the other three sides. It’s large enough so the back wall won’t be susceptible to rain etc. In the rest of the garden, I’ve used MK Masterseal sockets.

However, they are a bit of a faff plugging in stuff.

I was thinking of just installing a non IP rated socket, as it will only have to contend with dampness etc, and be easier plugging in my rotisserie or electric carving knife.

What your views, or should I just get my coat

telectrix · Aug 26, 2019

buy a BG outside socket. single or double.

DPG · Aug 26, 2019

Personally I think it would look a bit 'DIY', but would probably be OK.

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

telectrix said:
buy a BG outside socket. single or double.

Wash your mouth out with Hobgoblin.

SparkySy · Aug 26, 2019

Ah should be fine if it's well out of the elements, I have a mate with a large covered area in his garden that has normal sockets fitted and they must of been in for 10 years at least with no issues.

Deleted member 105166 · Aug 26, 2019

Midwest said:
I was thinking of just installing a non IP rated socket, as it will only have to contend with dampness etc,

Is it on it's own RCBO, or with other circuits on a split RCD board?
If the latter an N-E path could cause nuisance tripping of the corresponding RCD

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

TonyMitchell said:
Is it on it's own RCBO, or with other circuits on a split RCD board?
If the latter an N-E path could cause nuisance tripping of the corresponding RCD

Nope, it’s just fed off an RFC, but I can negate that by turning off the FCU.

I could just put in another Masterseal, but those lids do my head in, especially when I’m chefing.

telectrix · Aug 26, 2019

Midwest said:
Wash your mouth out with Hobgoblin.

you wish is my command.

Gavin John Hyde · Aug 26, 2019

The new outdoor range from hamilton is good. So easy to use and install. Cheaper than mk, bg etc too

Deleted member 105166 · Aug 26, 2019

How about an IP44/IP67 rated 16A IEC60309 (ceeform) socket, used with a short 16A to twin 13A jumper?

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

They (Hamilton) look no less cumbersome than the MK ones?

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

TonyMitchell said:
How about an IP44/IP67 rated 16A IEC60309 (ceeform) socket, used with a short 16A to twin 13A jumper?

I’ve just spent the last two weekends cladding the back wall. Not putting anything blue on it.

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

Here’s the situation;

[ElectriciansForums.net] Opinions on outdoor socket

and another one developing;

PS, whats happening with this forum, on the quiet as it were?

Midwest · Aug 26, 2019

It’s ok with the last one; her indoors has come to the rescue with replenishment. Thew

DPG · Aug 26, 2019

Looks well does that.

Opinions on outdoor socket

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