laying chipboard on garage floor

[lostheadnail]

Can't find a thread that answers this.
I am converting my garage into a workshop.
The inside will be tanked (floor&walls). I intend laying T&G chipboard flooring over celotex on the sealed floor, for warmth and cost (yes walls & ceiling will be insulated too)
Heaviest thing on the floor will be a table saw and/or me (both moveable), one side will be benched and cupboards (framed to floor not to the chipboard)
Just one question: T&G ch/b - can I float or do I need to fix it down somehow?
Tip request: any advice on getting a floor socket placed somewhere towards the middle?
Many thanks as ever

 

[motorbiking]

Depending on the thickness of the floor, I'd lay on 400/600mm spaced joists for the centre power socket, either extend the ring to a loop in the floor and leave for second fix or run a new radial from the consumer unit.

 

[lostheadnail]

nice idea motorbiking .. thanks

 

[Himaginn]

I have wall sockets around the workshop, and I get fed up with cables on the floor. They're a hazard.
When I eventually get round to it I'll consider ceiling mounted sockets and some sort of method to take up any slack in the cable, even if it's just bungee chords.

 

[lostheadnail]

Himaginn .... hmm hadn't thought about that. It's going to be a lot easier than a floor socket(s). Great idea - I'm warming to it
Thanks

 

[motorbiking]

I'm guessing you have long arms? you may also have to install fire hoods if there is a room above as you'll be weakening the fire integrity of the ceiling.

it might be simpler to have a multi socket extension lead on a bungee ?

 

[lostheadnail]

I really only need a single socket "hanging" for the table saw and occasional hand held power tool. Space above is garage apex with strong joists - no problem there.

Any ideas on the flooring method proposed? (which will be much simpler without the floor socket!!)