Putting up shelf - worried about electrical cables.

[MoonMan2]

I need to put up a shelf but realise that electrical cables are a concern. There are loads of these ac detector things but they have mixed reviews. Can anyone recommned a decent ac detector that is easy to use?

 

[LooPrEvil]

Are there are wall lights above where the shelf will be (or in close proximity)? And the same for sockets etc below where the shelf will sit?

Is it a concrete or solid floor?

 

[MoonMan2]

Is in the cupboard storage under the stairs, where the electrical consumer unit is. There is no light switch or sockets in there and is suspended floor.

 

[LooPrEvil]

Moonman, in that situation I do not have the experience to advise you any further - sorry. Why don't you re-post on the electricans forum - I am sure they will give you good advice.

 

[mattylad]

Moonman - procede with caution.

You could drill into your infused incoming power cables.

I would be tempted to make a big enough hole to get a torch/mirror through so I can map the entire rear of the wall & any cables.

 

[foxhole]

Is it brickwork or plasterboard?