I have a log cabin approx 60m from the house, at the bottom on my garden.
Our garage is about 10m closer to the log cabin (than the house) and it has power and it's own fuse box.
We want to put electric in the log cabin, which will includes a 3kw heater, a 32 inch lcd tv (31 watts) two sets of spot lights (5.3 watts each) and 4 double plug sockets.
We have been advised a 6mm 3 core armoured cable to go to the log cabin.
The garage has a tumble dryer, a fridge and a freezer. We also have a garden office, with a 2kw heater, led lights and I use a laptop and a running machine in there (running off the garage fusebox).
So we need to update the fusebox in the garage, to run the garage (white goods), the office and the log cabin. What type of fuse box would I need to buy?
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
Hi. My recommendation is 3 core 10mm armoured cable for main supply. Then garage consumer unit 5-6 way and rcbo or 8 way consumer unit double rcd. I think it's good solution. I have recommended 10mm SWA cable just in case. BTW price is a bit higher and not too expensive.
First of all, do not shoot the messenegr. Second. Do not attempt this yourself. It is illegal to carry out works in a special location, your working external to the home is classed as "outside" even if you are working in another building unless you are a member of a government backed competence scheme.
From a practical point of view, you may be able to get the lights and sockets working, but how are you going to test it to make sure that it is safe to use? testing for high loop impedances and testing your RCD's are critical to saving lives.
If you know and follow the regulations you are also not allowed to export the earthing system either. You will need to establish a separate TT system at the outbuilding.
Membership of a competence scheme unfortunately does not mean you are competent, but my advice as a 50 year old electrical inspector is to get someone in who can do the work safely. If they are not aware of the points I have made, look elsewhere.
Dont take my word for it see here http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/what-we-do/policies-and-research/statistics-england/
