Power from house cu to mancave

[Lewis247]

Hi I'm looking to run power from the consumer unit in my house to my man cave / mini house what would be the best way todo this

Thanks Lewis

 

[Pete999]

i do fully under stand it's not a simple thing todo but I'm only here asking people to assist me in doing it I have changed mini circuit breakers in consumer units before an run cables to out buildings I'm just asking you guys to help me do it the safest way possible

Not adviseable to give step by step ad.vice Lewis, for your sake and that of any family members, get a Sparky to do the work, nothing wrong with you acting as a labourer, under the Sparky's suppervision

 

[Andy78]

i do fully under stand it's not a simple thing todo but I'm only here asking people to assist me in doing it I have changed mini circuit breakers in consumer units before an run cables to out buildings I'm just asking you guys to help me do it the safest way possible

Getting an electrician in is the safest way. It is also the best way, as per your original question.
If you want to ignore that advice then the forum is not here to help you engage in potentially dangerous activities.

 

[Pete999]

i do fully under stand it's not a simple thing todo but I'm only here asking people to assist me in doing it I have changed mini circuit breakers in consumer units before an run cables to out buildings I'm just asking you guys to help me do it the safest way possible

Not adviseable to give step by step advice Lewis, for your sake and that of any family members, get a Sparky to do the work, nothing wrong with you acting as a labourer, under the Sparky's suppervision

 

[Lewis247]

Ok I'll just give it ago an see how I get on I do fully understand what you are saying lads but I have done stuff like this many of times without any problems other then the mcb tripping an I put that down to me putting a low amp rated fuse in as stated i was just looking for answers to my questions todo it the safest way possible

 

[Dillb]

Ok I'll just give it ago an see how I get on I do fully understand what you are saying lads but I have done stuff like this many of times without any problems other then the mcb tripping an I put that down to me putting a low amp rated fuse in as stated i was just looking for answers to my questions todo it the safest way possible

The safest way is the correct way, unfortunatly you haven’t demonstrated anything to show you are competant in understanding what we are telling you. You say you have a electrician to assist you, so I suggest you ask them for their advice as they will be far more knowledgeable of what the job involves than any of us do.

 

[Deleted account]

I don't think this is a wind up. I hoped it was.

Lewis 247

Its entirely up to you if you do it or not.

But....

The problem you have is you don't know what you don't know. You are not "electrically skilled".

You may have changed mcb's in the past or done some small electrical jobs, but did you do it correctly.
Just because it functionally worked after does not mean it is safe for continued use.
Also under fault conditions are systems in place to minimise the risk to human life.

It's not what you think you know. It's what you don't know.

 

[DPG]

Ok I'll just give it ago an see how I get on I do fully understand what you are saying lads but I have done stuff like this many of times without any problems other then the mcb tripping an I put that down to me putting a low amp rated fuse in as stated i was just looking for answers to my questions todo it the safest way possible

Unfortunately, the only thing you know about work you have done in the past is that lights have come on and sockets have supplied power. What you don't know is whether the system is safe, ie. whether the protective device (MCB or fuse) will operate when a fault occurs, whether the insulation resistance is OK, and many other things. These things will only come to light when a fault occurs at some point in the future, and only proper testing using appropriate equipment will confirm that all is actually OK.

I admire you wanting to have a go, but as the guys have said - this is beyond home DIY. You are risking your family, and you are also risking any future occupants of the house in years to come, when a fault may occur and problems may become apparent.

 

[Lewis247]

I don't think this is a wind up. I hoped it was.

Lewis 247

Its entirely up to you if you do it or not.

But....

The problem you have is you don't know what you don't know. You are not "electrically skilled".

You may have changed mcb's in the past or done some small electrical jobs, but did you do it correctly.
Just because it functionally worked after does not mean it is safe for continued use.
Also under fault conditions are systems in place to minimise the risk to human life.

It's not what you think you know. It's what you don't know.

It's not a wind up
I'm just looking for a little help as stated i have changed mcb's an done plug circuits an little stuff like that before I am no electrician an I don't think I am i just do it as diy everything I do I normally connect to a mini CU with a 80 amp double pole isolation i do check sockets with a plug tester an try be as safe as possible I always keep a eye on what I have done like cables an fuses to make sure nuffink looks wrong

 

[Spoon]

You have to have a word with your friend of a friend. They are signing off the work. They will give you all the info you need.

 

[marconi]

Lewis247: Nota bene:

"The doorstep(shed door) to the temple(shed/man cave) of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance." ~ Benjamin Franklin

 

[DPG]

An English man's man cave is his temple.

 

[Pete999]

An English man's man cave is his temple.

Mine aint Dave, it's got the Freezer plugged in, and Her in Doors keeps interuptingmy Leisure time, reminder ask a question on the Forum on how to add an extra socket.

 

[DPG]

That's twice now I've been called Dave.

 

[Spoon]

That's twice now I've been called Dave.

Whats wrong Dave..... Is your name not Dave, Dave???

 

[Lewis247]

I'm Sure all will be Ok
I just thought a few of the people on this electrician forum might of wanted to help other then just say get a electrician in if I was gonna get a electrician in i would of just phoned one