Outdoor wiring question

[Bluenose1940]

You will be restricted to 13Amps as is if the Cable is connected to a Fused Spur, may be best to get an Electrician in to do the job properly Rather than leave it as a DIY bodge.

The original armoured cable was put in by the electrician when we had the extension built. On the basis that the water feature pump and the lights are all powered by transformers, down to 12v I think, surely an extension to the armoured cable to provide power for a CD player and some fairy lights isn't going to cause an overload.

 

[Pete999]

The original armoured cable was put in by the electrician when we had the extension built. On the basis that the water feature pump and the lights are all powered by transformers, down to 12v I think, surely an extension to the armoured cable to provide power for a CD player and some fairy lights isn't going to cause an overload.

It's not just a case of overloads, long runs will be subject to voltage drop, earthing will need to be thought about, are you going to have any other services in your Summer House, to top it off I very much doubt if you will fins an Electrician to sign off this installation.

 

[Spoon]

If the existing cable is 2.5mm then a 25 meter lengths should be ok for voltage drop.
You can guarantee the missus will try and stick more stuff onto the circuit once its in. After all, for the general public, if they see a socket then anything can be plugged into it... 2kw heater for winter... dryer...

 

[Spoon]

Once it's all in place I will get it signed off by an authorised person.

If you are going to do this then get the person round before hand. They can check out the existing circuit and let you know if what you want to do is ok.

 

[Bluenose1940]

OK. Many thanks to all for the advice and guidance. I will 'get a man in' asap.

Thanks again.

 

[Pete999]

Tool Bag = Dumb Electricians Girl Friend, wrong thread pleas ignore

 

[Spoon]

OK. Many thanks to all for the advice and guidance. I will 'get a man in' asap.

Or 'get a woman in' ...... There are female electricians out there...

(why do you want to be called Loretta, Stan?)