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Running a cable to a shed

Anonymous user 14/03/2024 - 2.36 PM

Hello Thinking about running cable from our rcd unit to our shed about 10ft away from the house Adding a 2 double sockets ,1 twin light switch for an indoor light & a string of 10 low wattage bulbs outside, In the shed there will be a tv, small fridge ,and a small heater, Question is what type of cable do i need for this job thanks Ok Thank you all for the responses, I'm looking to do the donkey work on this project ie digging the trench for the cable & the positioning of the sockets ,so on my list for the trip to B & Q i will need 2.5mm SWA Cable , 2 way mini consumer unit 40a RCD for the shed , Twin & earth cable , Double sockets x 2 ,Double light switch, Hazard tape, earth rod , & an electrician to connect it all ,have i missed anything Cheers

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

If I were your electrician I would recommend that you run a 6.0 mm2 steel wire armoured cable this will give you 40 amp supply to the shed. This will also allow for other circuits to be run in the future.
Answered23 March 2015
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Anonymous user

To be honest if you need to ask that then you really shouldn't be attempting it in the first place.
Answered23 March 2015
2

level 4c.o.w ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Rossendale
25mm armoured cable,for building regs,your local supplier should advise you further
Answered23 March 2015
1

kevin cassidy building contractors

Rating: 5 out of 5
Accrington
This job is notifiable as requires a new circuit, working inside the distribution board and installation of a second distribution board in the shed. If the total loading is as you have stated above then my recommendation would be to use 2.5mm 3 core SWA. Different electricians do vary in their preferences on materials and methods of installation. As you will require to have your project signed off by a registered electrician as a minimum you should ask the electrician signing of for his preference. It would probably work out cost effective to get a couple of quotes from registered electricians for your project and all the paperwork and registrations would be done for you.
Answered23 March 2015
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