Wiring up garage lighting

[Pete999]

I know what you're saying, but he only asked about a light switch lol. Why do we have to consider his whole install and certification? Someone is gonna ask about him "exporting" something in a minute hahaha

TJ, the OP did the entire install

 

[Pete999]

I know what you're saying, but he only asked about a light switch lol. Why do we have to consider his whole install and certification? Someone is gonna ask about him "exporting" something in a minute hahaha

TJ, the OP did the entire install

 

[Octopus]

Part P, inspection and testing?

Insurance not paying out ..............................

Could be a very expensive "saving" the OP is trying to make.

 

[Pete999]

He's an adult and that's his decision what he chooses to do. The job may well be satisfactory. The spark who tests and inspects it will decide that.

If some one will take the test and inspect on, if the OP is taking that tack the the Person that's going to do the testing should have been involved from the outset of the job.

 

[Toneyz]

If some one will take the test and inspect on, if the OP is taking that tack the the Person that's going to do the testing should have been involved from the outset of the job.

Valid point Pete, if 3rd party should be inspected at each stage. But I'm guessing that it is all clipped direct surface etc. and all could be inspected in one visit.

 

[Octopus]

Valid point Pete, if 3rd party should be inspected at each stage. But I'm guessing that it is all clipped direct surface etc. and all could be inspected in one visit.

Tricky to do that with the submain ...

 

[Toneyz]

Tricky to do that with the submain ...

Depends upon how it is installed.

 

[Octopus]

So the OP has recently been viewing the thread ........... and so far no responses

VERY POOR.

 

[Joe]

Why a 20 amp MCB for a 16 amp socket?

It's to power a single phase table saw. When I had this set up in my old garage it kept tripping on start up. I changed the MCB to a type C with higher amps to account for the surge when it starts up.

 

[TJ Anderson]

Part P, inspection and testing?

Insurance not paying out ..............................

Could be a very expensive "saving" the OP is trying to make.

In reality, there obviously won't be an electrician but that's up to him isn't it.
Also, the real truth is the job might well be better if an Electrician done it (you would hope so lol), but it is a lot cheaper for him as he has done it himself.

There is still a huge amount of work for sparks so don't worry about it.

The crux of it is, I am getting the feeling that we have a DIY section but it is only to tell people to get an electrician. If the members want to ban DIY advice, then let's vote for that. Get rid of the DIY section if required and lets be honest about it. Otherwise, I don't mind helping someone on here if they ask, within forum rules.

 

[Spoon]

I don't think the OP will respond. He has 'Liked' @telectrix answer in Post #2 and will most prob just go with that and ignore everything else.

 

[Joe]

Is anything 30mA RCD protected?

Yes! The garage cu has a 30mA RCD incomer and the 3 mcbs run off that. I've also added an rcbo to the consumer unit in the house and run the swa cable from that

 

[ipf]

I know what you're saying, but he only asked about a light switch lol. Why do we have to consider his whole install and certification? Someone is gonna ask about him "exporting" something in a minute hahaha

Maybe he should have stuck with his 'wiring diagram', then, instead of treating us to full details...….obviously milking info, I reckon.
Don't fancy the export business these mid Brexit days, so I'm not too bothered there.

 

[Joe]

Out of curiosity, why an outdoor switch? Why not just put a switch inside the garage?
Are there any extraneous conductive parts in your garage?
Also, as above, any RCD protection?

Purely to keep any moisture out. They are installed inside the garage but my sockets, switch and cu are all waterproof. OTT maybe but I'd rather play it safe

 

[TJ Anderson]

Maybe he should have stuck with his 'wiring diagram', then, instead of treating us to full details...….obviously milking info, I reckon.
Don't fancy the export business these mid Brexit days, so I'm not too bothered there.

Haha, Yeah we can't afford to export any earth in this country, too many people and not enough room already