Wiring lights in a shed

[Dougie212]

Hi there


I have just put power into a breaker box in my shed.

I'very only ever wired lights inside using ceiling roses etc. I've been told by someone that I don't need to use a rose but that surely means bodging.

am I right in thinking I can come out of my breaker into a rose and out as normal to switch and light
thanks

Duncan

 

[stem]

In this case, it would probably be easier to twin and earth to the light switch and then twin and earth out to the light(s)

Just connect the two lives to the switch terminals, and then put the neutrals in an insulated screw connector and tuck them in the corner of the switch.

 

[Dougie212]

Thanks Stem.

I'm on it now.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have just put power into a breaker box in my shed.

Where does the supply for that originate?

Did you apply for Building Regulations approval before starting?

Can you describe what process you went through to size the cable to the shed?

What type of cable have you used to the shed, and what route does it take?

What type and rating(s) of device(s) are protecting it?

Can you tell us what tests you did before and after energising the circuit, and what the results were?

 

[deadshort]

Bas you're like a cracked record


DS

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I can't really help it if those important (possibly of life/death importance) questions frequently arise.

 

[sparkwright]

Hi there


I have just put power into a breaker box in my shed.

I'very only ever wired lights inside using ceiling roses etc. I've been told by someone that I don't need to use a rose but that surely means bodging.

am I right in thinking I can come out of my breaker into a rose and out as normal to switch and light
thanks

Duncan

Why do you keep going on about ceiling roses?

Generally you only need a ceiling rose for a pendant fitting.

Do you mean a junction box?

It was common to use a junction box as well as a switch and the light fitting.

Nowadays junction boxes are avoided as very often they aren't actually needed.