Want to check a couple of things regarding electrical supply for a pond pump.
The plan is: standard plug connected to an internal socket >>> cable from plug through wall into external conduit >>> external switch >>> cable through conduit >>> pump
I believe the above is correct but just have a couple of queries...
RCD protection - we have an RCD switch in the consumer unit protecting all circuits. Is this sufficient? Or should the relevant circuit have dedicated RCD protection, or perhaps the plug that is to be used?
External switch - seems that a multi-outlet switchbox is normally used. Can we just use a standard external switch? Or perhaps it would still be advisable to use a switchbox to allow the possibility of any other outdoors electrics to be added to the switchbox in the future?
The plan is: standard plug connected to an internal socket >>> cable from plug through wall into external conduit >>> external switch >>> cable through conduit >>> pump
I believe the above is correct but just have a couple of queries...
RCD protection - we have an RCD switch in the consumer unit protecting all circuits. Is this sufficient? Or should the relevant circuit have dedicated RCD protection, or perhaps the plug that is to be used?
External switch - seems that a multi-outlet switchbox is normally used. Can we just use a standard external switch? Or perhaps it would still be advisable to use a switchbox to allow the possibility of any other outdoors electrics to be added to the switchbox in the future?