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I have almost completed re-wiring my newly modernised home and just need to run power to an old out house. I want to be sure that I get the job right so that certification is not a problem.
I have a spare RCD protected bay in the CU and have purchased a "Garage CU" for the outbuilding. The outbuilding will have 2 double sockets and two light fittings.
My initial thoughts are to run a 6mm cable (I believe 4mm would be adequate, but I have lots of 6mm left over) from a 32A MCB in the domestic CU, to the Garage CU. Then run a "mini" ring in 2.5mm from the 32A MCB for the sockets and a 1.5mm spur from the 6A MCB for the lights. Is this a sensible way to do this, or what should be done differently?
Also, how do you track down an electrician qualified to inspect then issue an electrical safety certificate for DIY work? I have spoken to the local (Weymouth, Dorset) firm who I have used for various electrical jobs over the years, but when DIY was mentioned there was the famous sharp intake of breath and "I dont know about that" response.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mick
I have a spare RCD protected bay in the CU and have purchased a "Garage CU" for the outbuilding. The outbuilding will have 2 double sockets and two light fittings.
My initial thoughts are to run a 6mm cable (I believe 4mm would be adequate, but I have lots of 6mm left over) from a 32A MCB in the domestic CU, to the Garage CU. Then run a "mini" ring in 2.5mm from the 32A MCB for the sockets and a 1.5mm spur from the 6A MCB for the lights. Is this a sensible way to do this, or what should be done differently?
Also, how do you track down an electrician qualified to inspect then issue an electrical safety certificate for DIY work? I have spoken to the local (Weymouth, Dorset) firm who I have used for various electrical jobs over the years, but when DIY was mentioned there was the famous sharp intake of breath and "I dont know about that" response.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mick