Extra socket in shed

[Clement Cortale]

Hello Everyone,

I simply want to add an extra twin socket in shed. The existing socket is I believe a fused spur, taken from kitchen.
I have 2 simple questions:
- Is the current set up (see pictures) ok?
- can I extend directly from FCU or socket?

thank you so much for your support and feedback.

 

[securespark]

So, is there a fused connection unit in the house feeding the supply to the shed?

In other words, is that fused connection unit in the picture just feeding the lights?

If you pull the fuse out, do just the lights go out or do the sockets go off too?

 

[chivers67]

From what I see it's Feeding the SWA as well as the Lights. Does the the Circuit have RCD Protection?

 

[Clement Cortale]

Thank you @securespark, 2 lights (the 2x 25mm grey cable you see shouting up in trunking) and obviously the plug socket are fed from the house.
I did not try to pull fuse yet but will certainly do and share the outcome.
Thank you!

 

[Clement Cortale]

@chivers67 , Thank you! Pretty certain the circuit does not have RCD protection. Will double check though.
Thank you.
Do you call SWA the black sleeve cable coming into the plug?

 

[chivers67]

Yes, SWA Steel Wire Armoured - in your shed the sockets need to have RCD protection. You could do a few things - Change the Fused connection unit for an RCD type or have RCD sockets in the shed. You can add another socket in your shed as it's protected by the 13A fuse. Though the Circuit should not have too much equipment all being used at the same time to avoid overloading it.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/electric...rcd=rcd&cm_sp=managedredirect-_-rcdfusedspurs

 

[Clement Cortale]

@chivers67
Thank you! You are brilliant, really appreciate the clear informations you shared with me, done as you said, looks good!
Thanks again.