Shed Power info needed.

[chrisgc]

Was just wondering what the best way to place power into shed.

Shed is approximately 6 metres away from back of house.

Original consumer unit is in middle of house so its a real pain and awkward run to the shed in garden.

Back of house is the kitchen area - patio outside then shed.

Notes:
Buried cable outside not really an option so best way for cable to be secured?
Can safely come off existing ring? (instead of awkward run from cu)
Only a maximum of 2 double sockets and 2 lights in shed is all thats needed.

Your thoughts please for most practical way.

 

[Octopus]

13A FCU off the ring and tell the customer that's all he can have.

What do they want to do in the shed?

 

[chrisgc]

13A FCU off the ring and tell the customer that's all he can have.

What do they want to do in the shed?

Its for stepdad so the easiest option and basic option would be fine for him.

Also its only going to be used for a couple of lights.

Not quite sure what will be used on the sockets - but I know it wont be heavy use items, ie. no welding etc.

So what would the setup up be exactly for say two lights and two double sockets, which as you have suggested to come off 13a FCU?

 

[telectrix]

13A FCU adjacent to socket outlet. drill out into adaptable box in T/E. joint to 3 core SWA to shed. terminate SWA in adaptable box. direct to sockets in T/E. 5A FCU for lights ( use FCU as light switch. ) don't forget RCD protection must be on house RFC, and earth and gland SWA correctly.

 

[chrisgc]

13A FCU adjacent to socket outlet. drill out into adaptable box in T/E. joint to 3 core SWA to shed. terminate SWA in adaptable box. direct to sockets in T/E. 5A FCU for lights ( use FCU as light switch. ) don't forget RCD protection must be on house RFC, and earth and gland SWA correctly.

Was thinking that would be correct way - but always best to get confirmation from someone experienced.

Also I know that this is notifiable work and am looking at getting this assessed - so any pointers/tips?

Also with regard to the SWA - I am thinking that the best way for me to take the SWA from exiting rear wall to shed is to attach a gravel board along foot of the fence (if there is not one already there) which would then be able to enable me to stay within the regs of clipping distances as opposed to just clipping to every post.

Also not sure if going towards Elecsa or NICEIC but I know the latter say that fences are not a permanent structure (from somewhere I have read) but BS7671 does not state this and also gravel boards technically are not fences.

 

[telectrix]

if no gravel board, you could batten across the fence posts and cleat the SWA to that. be careful if the fence belongs to next door though. neighbour masyh not like you securing your cable to his fence.

 

[jimmymac]

I went to a job at the weekend and the guy had run a length of 2.5 T&E down the washing line to the shed....it gets better....his wife was pegging the towels to it when i arrived:dizzy2:

 

[Strima]

I went to a job at the weekend and the guy had run a length of 2.5 T&E down the washing line to the shed....it gets better....his wife was pegging the towels to it when i arrived:dizzy2:

Now that is just awesome and has raised a smile on my normally dank and dreary face... :lol:

 

[Geordie Spark]

I went to a job at the weekend and the guy had run a length of 2.5 T&E down the washing line to the shed....it gets better....his wife was pegging the towels to it when i arrived:dizzy2:

What were ye doing in Wor Lass's garden???? :30:

 

[jimmymac]

I reccomended fully insulated pegs :wink_smile:

 

[PC Electrics]

Have you considered using a catenery wire to go from house to shed? If this is an acceptable option, try H07RN-F instead of swa (mainly for the weight).

 

[truckster]

I went to a job at the weekend and the guy had run a length of 2.5 T&E down the washing line to the shed....it gets better....his wife was pegging the towels to it when i arrived:dizzy2:

Probably wanted a clean earth!

 

[ebow72]

13A FCU adjacent to socket outlet. drill out into adaptable box in T/E. joint to 3 core SWA to shed. terminate SWA in adaptable box. direct to sockets in T/E. 5A FCU for lights ( use FCU as light switch. ) don't forget RCD protection must be on house RFC, and earth and gland SWA correctly.

I can't see any mention from the OP if the board is 17th Edition or not, but if there isn't any RCD proctection, can you still do the job? Or would you use a RCD socket outlet in the shed?
Or would a board change be in order?

Please feel free to shout, I am just picking members brains here and there..
Thanks

 

[chrisgc]

I have not checked if its RCD protected just yet but will be checking later today so fingers crossed.

Am I right in saying that 4mm SWA would be suitable for this?

 

[Strima]

I can't see any mention from the OP if the board is 17th Edition or not, but if there isn't any RCD proctection, can you still do the job? Or would you use a RCD socket outlet in the shed?
Or would a board change be in order?

Please feel free to shout, I am just picking members brains here and there..
Thanks

Without knowing the full installation it would be hard to say but RCD FCU in the house then the whole cable is protected.