6amp Garage circuit upgrade - can't run power tools
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There is no need for a consumer unit in the garage, and I have no idea why everyone seems so obsessed with them.
Assuming the SWA is big enought, which hasn't yet been determined, then just use the SWA to feed straight into the sockets, and supply a couple of FCUs off the sockets. One for lights and one for the garage door opener.
There's no point over complicating things just for the sake of it.
Assuming the SWA is big enought, which hasn't yet been determined, then just use the SWA to feed straight into the sockets, and supply a couple of FCUs off the sockets. One for lights and one for the garage door opener.
There's no point over complicating things just for the sake of it.
If the house is new, there should be documents/certificates for the electrical installation, does this tell you any releveant information for this circuit to the garage.
We are hoping the cable is of a size that can carry about 16Amps safely, allowing for voltage drop. Then it's a small/simply alteration! Either by FCU's or a small garage CU.
I'm surprised it was not done correctly, when the house was under construction.
But you really do need an electrician, he will need to be registered with domestic installers scheme or a notification to building controls will be needed.
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We are hoping the cable is of a size that can carry about 16Amps safely, allowing for voltage drop. Then it's a small/simply alteration! Either by FCU's or a small garage CU.
I'm surprised it was not done correctly, when the house was under construction.
But you really do need an electrician, he will need to be registered with domestic installers scheme or a notification to building controls will be needed.
http://www.competentperson.co.uk/
Reading back you are probably right. My own garage is detached and big enough to use as a workshop so I had a CU fitted. If the OP just needs one 13A socket then I agree: Get an electrician in to rewire the fused switch so it is just for the lights and connect the socket to the incoming garage supply.
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If the house is brand new then you should be complaining to the builder - running a 13A socket for general use from a 6A MCB is not good or standard practice.
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