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I am here primarily to get help and advice on how to wire sockets in my shed. I will not be starting this project yet but when I do I will make sure all that is looked into. I will post a picture tomorrow with some questions. thanks.

The shed is right next door to the consumer unit just a brick wall in between. I want to put direct power in the shed, just sockets. There is no RCD on the consumer unit. I have never done this before I only have a basic knowledge of electrics. I do not have a part P. To answer your...

The cable is going straight through to a brick shed that has no damp but I will use armoured cable if that is whats right. Once I wire up to the circuit breaker, do i then wire to another circuit breaker for power? Unfortunately I am not in a position to afford a electrician for such a...

Hi all, on my consumer unit I appear to have some spear mcb's. I plan to wire sockets in the shed. I have power to my shed via a extension lead. is it as simple as cutting of the plug and wiring to the mcb or can I not use that wire?

Hi all, I have foun this old security light in my shed the bulb looks good I am going to wire a plug to it. It has a red blue and yellow wire, I am guessing the red is live is this correct? It is a 500w max light, I dont no if the bulb is 500w but what fuse should I put in the plug?