electric into garden shed

[harveycatt]

Hi,
I am looking to get temporary electrics into my garden shed.
My wife will be using it for her part time dress making.
In the shed, I will be running a strip light, 3 or 4 sockets for a sewing machine, an iron, table lamp, phone charger etc.

Can I just connect 4 way extension lead from the lounge into the shed? (the shed back onto the lounge)
Or do I have to wire in a consumer unit?
If I have to use a consumer unit where do I power it from? (plug socket?)

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I aa competent in anything electrical, as I'm a electronic engineer ( smaller stuff, not house wiring )

Thanks in advance ​

 

[harveycatt]

Does your CU have RCD protection?
So your garage is using an extension lead for the power?

Yes to both questions

 

[Pete999]

What installation method did you use??

 

[Jon Bateson]

What installation method did you use??

A plug top

 

[Pete999]

A plug top

13Amp fuse??

 

[Midwest]

A plug top

See, someone else who knows how to correctly identify a BS1363 plug.

 

[Taylortwocities]

A plug top

Didn’t you use the bottom as well?

 

[DPG]

Don't worry, George will be along shortly.

 

[Jon Bateson]

Didn’t you use the bottom as well?

I keep trying to persuade her but no luck

 

[l4urence]

Temporary is a word to use carefully. The extension lead provides power and works but it shouldn't be left there - there are regulations on temporary supplies and an extension lead is not one. I would bite the bullet and have a shed installation fitted correctly then it's done.

 

[Spoon]

How about extending the circuit from the living room into the garage and shed?
Even better would be a dedicated circuit, but that involves Part P, as it's a new circuit.

 

[Jon Bateson]

13Amp fuse??

M5 brass screw

 

[Andrew Hunter]

M5 brass screw

M5 too small fall out M6 with head removed are better

 

[Jon Bateson]

M5 too small fall out M6 with head removed are better

Darn it. That’s why they deep blowing

 

[davesparks]

If you want to run an extension lead into your own shed on your private property then go ahead, there's nothing stopping you.
If you want to run a permanent supply then consult an electrician.

 

[static zap]

If you trim any hedge ,do check your RCD Test trip button does something at least twice a year !
(when nothing important is "recording" / viewing)