Hi
I have looked at a couple of threads about supplying power to a shed for lighting and sockets, but, they seemed to degenerate into slanging matches about what is and is not legal and definitions thereof.
I have no wish to start that again, but, I would like to ask a question.
I want to provide power to a 8"x10" shed which is 3" from the side of the house.
I want to install a Fleurescent Lighting unit and 3 double sockets on a ring,
The shed will be used to house a Model Railway and apart from power to that there is a 200w frost protection heater and some tools (dremel,soldering iron)
I have a Garage consumer unit incoming RCCB with 2 MCB;s for lighting and socket circuits which I will install in the shed, then put in a ring for the sockets and install a basic lighting circuit, (junction box & switch).
I realisethis is cover by "P", but, would like to do the install or most of it myself.
Question 1: Can this be run as a spur from a socket on the outside wall of the house, through metal conduit 18" under the flags to the shed or should it come back to the consumer unit round the corner of the house.
Question 2: If as I suspect it need to come back to consumer unit would I be better replacing the present one with a better/bigger one. At present it has 4 circuit breakers with push buttons. (Not for me to install, I hasten to add)
Question 3: If I use a registered sparker who will certify work do I still need to notify building control.
I can't think of any other questions, but appreciate your advice so I know what to talk to the sparks about
Terry
I have looked at a couple of threads about supplying power to a shed for lighting and sockets, but, they seemed to degenerate into slanging matches about what is and is not legal and definitions thereof.
I have no wish to start that again, but, I would like to ask a question.
I want to provide power to a 8"x10" shed which is 3" from the side of the house.
I want to install a Fleurescent Lighting unit and 3 double sockets on a ring,
The shed will be used to house a Model Railway and apart from power to that there is a 200w frost protection heater and some tools (dremel,soldering iron)
I have a Garage consumer unit incoming RCCB with 2 MCB;s for lighting and socket circuits which I will install in the shed, then put in a ring for the sockets and install a basic lighting circuit, (junction box & switch).
I realisethis is cover by "P", but, would like to do the install or most of it myself.
Question 1: Can this be run as a spur from a socket on the outside wall of the house, through metal conduit 18" under the flags to the shed or should it come back to the consumer unit round the corner of the house.
Question 2: If as I suspect it need to come back to consumer unit would I be better replacing the present one with a better/bigger one. At present it has 4 circuit breakers with push buttons. (Not for me to install, I hasten to add)
Question 3: If I use a registered sparker who will certify work do I still need to notify building control.
I can't think of any other questions, but appreciate your advice so I know what to talk to the sparks about
Terry