2016 new build, garage wiring query

[rjcasey]

Is it not possible to just change the first socket where the supply comes in into an FCU and then just add a few extra sockets on?

What you have described is the option 3 I listed above.

 

[rjcasey]

Is it not possible to just change the first socket where the supply comes in into an FCU and then just add a few extra sockets on?

What you have described is the option 3 I listed above.

 

[123]

Welders, Plasma Cutters aside, your tools are never going to get close to 13A.

It does sound like a less than ideal setup, but if you bought it from new you should have told the builders that you had plans to use the garage as a workshop and discussed your needs with them. They won't have catered for the likes of this, they will have catered for the absolutely lowest cost scenario. Amazed to hear they left power for a roller door tbh.

 

[rjcasey]

Welders, Plasma Cutters aside, your tools are never going to get close to 13A.

It does sound like a less than ideal setup, but if you bought it from new you should have told the builders that you had plans to use the garage as a workshop and discussed your needs with them. They won't have catered for the likes of this, they will have catered for the absolutely lowest cost scenario. Amazed to hear they left power for a roller door tbh.

It was already built so slightly silly comment. It actually is nothing to do with the fact I will be using the garage. It should have the radial fused with 13amp fuse as at the moment the spur has no protection regardless of any tools.

Why would they not add power for the roller door its a very high spec build. Odd comment but thanks.

 

[123]

It doesn't sound that high a spec new build chum, it merely sounds like all of the other mass produced houses.

I thought you had said you bought it from new, which would have given you some input into things and the extra's you'd require.

 

[rjcasey]

It doesn't sound that high a spec new build chum, it merely sounds like all of the other mass produced houses.

I thought you had said you bought it from new, which would have given you some input into things and the extra's you'd require.

Love how you have assumed the spec based on the electrics in the garage. It was built by an independent developer and is nothing like you think so please dont assume. I have seen many new builds by the big guys, wouldn’t touch one.

I did buy it from new, but the houses were already built before they were sold.

This is all besides the point. Question was around regs of the garage not having a point of termination and protection with a fuse.

I could still quite easily add this to my snag list which was the question which has already been answered.

I am not sure why you consider this as an extra requirement. For me to have the garage on a unfused spur is bad practice.

 

[rjcasey]

If there is no 13A fused spur to isolate the garage, then this is no acceptable by the regs and yes you should add it to the snag list.

Thank you for the advice. I should have trusted my judgement, and will speak to the developer.

 

[magnoliafan89]

Or you could just make the socket a fused spur and jobs a good un...

 

[Toneyz]

You can only have one unfused spur from the R.F.C. feeding a single/double socket or switched fused spur. From what you describe it does not comply with the regulations.