Any sparkys
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fishingmark
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Domestic works outside are covered by Part P of the building regulations and must be notified to the local LABC. I do not do any domestic install work as I am not registered with any of the qualifying organizations. Repairs are a different matter and I help out where I can.
beachbuddy
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Phil just do it yourself,but remember the sparks code
Red to red
Green to green
And blue to -UCK
Can't beat the oldies
Phil just do it yourself,but remember the sparks code
Red to red
Green to green
And blue to -UCK
Can't beat the oldies
Haha aye that's what will happen need to extend the wormerie lol
That's another thing I was looking at just putting an extension in as it's only to run a couple of fridges.
KeithB
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If you do just make sure you use a plug in RCD.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-rcd-adaptor/63731
http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-rcd-adaptor/63731
fishingmark
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Surely you mean an mcb Keith. No decent electrician would protect a shed or garage with an rcbo.
Extensions are fine as a temporary measure Phil, as you were told, try not to leave any cable on the coil. Safety is most important thing, usually if it looks dodgy it is.
Surely you mean an mcb Keith. No decent electrician would protect a shed or garage with an rcbo.
Extensions are fine as a temporary measure Phil, as you were told, try not to leave any cable on the coil. Safety is most important thing, usually if it looks dodgy it is.
Gas wAter and electric are the 3 things I don't play with, but seems straight forward. For the short term anyway lol
KeithB
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Surely you mean an mcb Keith. No decent electrician would protect a shed or garage with an rcbo.
Nope he told me having a CU with individual RCBOs for each circuit is better protection than a split load board.
fishingmark
Well-known member
Agreed. But an rcbo should not be fitted for a garage or shed.
fishingmark
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Yes it is mate.
Ian Alexander
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Hello,
I know that a lot of guys lash up electrical supplies into garages and outhouses for fridges, tanks, pumps and the like. For what it's worth there are two precautions that everyone should adhere to in my humble opinion.
If you must use an extension cable never leave it coiled up......your asking for a fire as in effect you have will have created a heating element by leaving it coiled up.
Also make sure that you are protected by some sort of earth leakage protection, RCD. This is especially important to us anglers as we have tanks and trays of water in all manner of arrangements with filters and pumps.
Don't confuse circuit breakers (mcb's) with earth leakage devices (RCD's). An mcb is an over current device but won't protect you from electric shock. I know that previous posters have already explained this but it really can't be stressed enough. Always consult a qualified spark if you have even the slightest of doubts.
Good luck Phil, hope you get sorted for the winter.
Regards Ian.
I know that a lot of guys lash up electrical supplies into garages and outhouses for fridges, tanks, pumps and the like. For what it's worth there are two precautions that everyone should adhere to in my humble opinion.
If you must use an extension cable never leave it coiled up......your asking for a fire as in effect you have will have created a heating element by leaving it coiled up.
Also make sure that you are protected by some sort of earth leakage protection, RCD. This is especially important to us anglers as we have tanks and trays of water in all manner of arrangements with filters and pumps.
Don't confuse circuit breakers (mcb's) with earth leakage devices (RCD's). An mcb is an over current device but won't protect you from electric shock. I know that previous posters have already explained this but it really can't be stressed enough. Always consult a qualified spark if you have even the slightest of doubts.
Good luck Phil, hope you get sorted for the winter.
Regards Ian.
