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Do you need an earth rod for an outbuilding?

Ok, I would put garage RCD protected CU in shed. 16A radial for sockets. 6A for lights.
Export earth from house.
 
And maybe 5 would understand why their doing it which way!

Yes big spark. You're 100% right.
The trouble is, all electricians give a very convincing argument for either method.
So it's finding out which half of the discussion, those 5 belong to.
Especially when this is this first time I have had to think through this particular issue.
I wasn't trying to insult anyone.
 
Josh Josh Josh i have looked at your thread and have joined to reply to how unhelpful and belittling the support some people give. but others are there to help.
 
I'm not sure .I've always put Rod in but saw an article and it said it could create problems

Welcome to the forum! Worth bearing in mind this thread is around 7 years old though.
 

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