Wiring a container

[JohnnyRingmain]

I've got 4 containers, each needs a 6ft light and a switch wiring which is no problem. But I'm having trouble working out the best way to gain access to run the cables. These are bare containers used for storage of materials so no wood or anything to actually fix the lights too either.

Has anyone done this before? If so, what would you suggest?

 

[JohnnyRingmain]

Thanks for this @LeeH, worked like a charm and a lot simpler than the way I thought of doing it initially.

Cheers again matey.

 

[LeeH]

Whats the earthing supply to the container and is the container extraneous.?

I just bolted the neutral to the chassie, that way I just had to pull a live into each point. Nothing else.

 

[DPG]

I just bolted the neutral to the chassie, that way I just had to pull a live into each point. Nothing else.

Best way. It's only the same as how they do cars.

 

[ipf]

In the past I have had a 2 inch box section welded straight down the middle for the lighting, make sure whoever does the welding knows what he's doing and doesn't blow holes in the roof!

I did something similar a while back, fitting lights in a old storage container. I was going to weld section the full length and install conduit on it. Trouble was the roof was up and down like a brides nightie. I had to cut the 2x1''section into 1m lengths before welding them in place. 3 core swa from adjacent building into the rear of the unit and through the section pieces to PI roses for fittings and pir on stop end box near entrance. Doesn't look brilliant....but it's a big, battered container and only for storage, a matter of adapting.
Container bonded from steelwork in adjacent unit.

 

[bigspark17]

I just bolted the neutral to the chassie, that way I just had to pull a live into each point. Nothing else.

Great response! Question too tough was it??!!

 

[LeeH]

Very.