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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    I think the guys said it, but yes man needs tools especially power tools :) Wood working is a hobby , love making and building stuff for around the house and on my wish list is a table saw as with that I can make so many alterations for rip cutting ( cross cutting is covered by mitre saw)...
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    Dewalt 745 so I think that is induction motor with soft start 1585909978 great comments and very useful. You have pointed out many things I hadn't considered I will perhaps send over some of these to spark for consideration. In the meantime I have gleaned some useful tips on a temp measure .
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    You called it . It will be 2 x LED shop lights on the ceiling with maybe a desk light on the bench for close up work. Power wise, yes it is going to be a small workshop where I do wood working. Eventually I will have a table saw, then everything else will be one at a time + lighting. Think the...
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    That does make sense. I am getting the feeling here that given the below yes - ok that makes more sense - as i thought. In which case you need to think about the loading in the garage as well. That does make sense. I am getting the feeling here that given the above comments a) the distance...
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    I think I over estimated the distance. It is more like 21m so extension would be 22-23m, max 24m. not sure if that makes a difference 1585903744 consumer unit is in house which feeds the garage which is where the extension was carried out from. Hope that helps
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    I would have to have a look but I can't recall anything. I like the idea of the overhead run as it is such a short span and could be raised high enough to carry an outdoor rated cable . Apart from the build itself once the roof is on I doubt I will be doing any regular maintenance up there...
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    whoops :) sure he won't mind . nothing too major. I will have a chop saw, various other power tools, shop vac . Nothing that has a massive draw that I can think of and none that would be working at the same time . 1585900774 attachment edited !
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    true. I wasn't trying to do it all myself. I was seeing how much legwork I could do myself in readiness when everything has calmed down 1585900154 can't find the original order for the SWA cable but attached is his minor works , that may help 1585900251 I know he had to change the fuse from...
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    good point, I guess I could find that out by looking back at the invoice he sent me ?
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    UK DIY- advice on extending wiring into new shed

    Hi all, DIY here :) First off let me just say it is advice I am after as I am fully aware that I will probably need an electrician to complete the job. My question is how much I can do myself up to a point. So many years ago I built a shed at the top of the garden ( approx 30m away from garage)...

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