I would suspect that the fact that 'the shack' is going to be "taken down in the near future" is probably the main reason why he doesn't want to 'hard-wire' it.
Shack electrics advise please.
- Thread starter Jimmyjaffa
- Start date
Sponsored Links
I have a suspicion that that is not his reason.
But either he is planning to take the armoured cable to a socket very close to the building, in which case why not take it all the way, or it's not going to be close, in which case there will be a flex trailing over the garden.
I can't see how the work involved in disconnecting and making safe the supply to the building on removal would be so onerous that it must be avoided at all costs.
Nor can I see that a car restoration of an extent that it needs a dedicated building, and a compressor, and a welder, is going to be of such a short duration that the building can really be considered temporary.
And nor can I see anything which suggests that temporary installations don't have to comply with the same regulations as permanent ones.
I think it reasonable to ask the OP why he thinks that his plan is a good one.
But either he is planning to take the armoured cable to a socket very close to the building, in which case why not take it all the way, or it's not going to be close, in which case there will be a flex trailing over the garden.
I can't see how the work involved in disconnecting and making safe the supply to the building on removal would be so onerous that it must be avoided at all costs.
Nor can I see that a car restoration of an extent that it needs a dedicated building, and a compressor, and a welder, is going to be of such a short duration that the building can really be considered temporary.
And nor can I see anything which suggests that temporary installations don't have to comply with the same regulations as permanent ones.
I think it reasonable to ask the OP why he thinks that his plan is a good one.
Agreed - no harm in asking.
The shack is about 10 foot away from my brick outhouse. In between is a big gate that is constantly in use with my motorbike and trailer coming in and out with some quite tall objects being in the trailer. The floor is concrete. So having the plug and socket setup would be ideal as I cannot run cable along the top of the gate as I couldn't get my stuff on my trailer into the garden and I don't want to cut a channel in the printed concrete as it would look terrible. Plus the shack will be coming down in about 18 months so seems pointless going to all the trouble also.
Sponsored Links
This seems like a perfectly valid reason for a temp feed to me as long as the shack wiring is done well.
my neighbours garage was fed like this for some 20 years and probably still is 25 years on.
This seems like a perfectly valid reason for a cable all the way to the shack under a cover rated for vehicular traffic to me.
such as? please don't suggest those appalling black and yellow things in your search because they will be thrown away after the first few attempted crossings with his trailer.
In my experience they cause more trouble and hazards than they ever solve.
Last edited:
I do have to say that post is intense ,
Skip.
I'm in agreement with your suggestion for the socket and in my last post simply pointing out that those plastic ramps will not be the solution to your situation and I was surprised that BAS suggested them (If indeed that is what he has done).
Will they last longer, or less time, than a cable laid on the concrete with people driving/tripping over it?
So they cause more trouble and hazards than an unprotected cable lying on the ground with people driving/tripping over it?
I'm not.
You should not be.
Well something needs to be done to protect a cable laid on the concrete from people driving/tripping over it.
Who is going to be driving/tripping over it?
I actually think the OP has an understanding of the situation, he has given a fairly good description of the environment (apologies if the OP is not a he) and has suggested an option where it can be moved out of the way rather than drive over it.
My interpretation is the OP intends to unplug the lead when not in use and when he wishes to drive through the gates.
My view is the ramps would not last very long, or rather would not last in service very long, as they are likely to be shoved to one side and abandoned there, just as I have seen happen several times.
It would be skippstress76 if he wasn't unless she is an actor of course.
Let's stop all this nonsense.
Your view is that excuses can be created to justify connecting a static building via a plug & socket arrangement.
You cannot be reasoned with.
I don't understand your total objection to a perfectly safe and common method of powering a temporary structure. I'll happily compare this setup with a portacabin, the likes of which frequently have a 32A or 64A CEEform inlet.
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
Sponsored Links
