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Power to Shed. Requiring 32Amp supply

Anonymous user 28 February 2024 - 3.39 PM

Hi, I'm looking to run a compressor and plasma cutter from the shed outlet. The shed is approx 20m from the house. I'm fairly sure I need a 32amp supply is needed, hence the extension lead is no longer an option. I am aware the work is notifiable but looking at what would be involved from an electrician prospective. ......From the information supplied so far - The main cable should be 6mm SWA connected to a 32A type C RCD. Inside the shed should be a metal secondary cu with brass glands connecting the SWA and scu. Does this sound correct so far? Instead of burying, could the SWA be pleated to a secure wooden fence, which has concreted 3 x 3's and in good shape? I am aware the work is notifiable but looking at what would be involved from an electrician prospective.

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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 55572 reviews
Grimsby
Engage a registered electrician, who will do some cable size calculations, armoured cable of the size calculated, buried or cleated from the main consumer unit to a sub board in your shed. This has to be RCD protected, when completed an Electrical Installation Certificate and notification to Building Control. You will receive a compliance certificate from BC. Edit...don’t take it as gospel for the size of cable-leave it to the electrician. After all we design & test etc. You have to understand that none of us have actually seen the job. But if others want to speculate and give you cable sizes etc etc, that’s up to them to give and you to accept. In your position I would get several quotes from registered electricians. Don’t please attempt to DIY this and by-pass the process. That’s why I never speculate on cable sizes etc on here, as some people, not you personally, I hope, will just go down to the big orange shed, get all the stuff and do it themselves from information on here.
Answered27 July 2018
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Anonymous user

Would need to run conduit underground, so dig out a trench 700mm deep and bring cable up inside, at 32amps you'll need a panel board and circuit breaker in a watertight box, cupboard or suitable spot and from panel you'll be able to run a ring main then!
Answered26 July 2018
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Anonymous user

You will need to run a SWA cable 3core x 6sqmm connected to Your consumer unit by brass gland and protected by Type C MCB 32AMP breaker / type C required if load has power engine like compressor / inside a shed You will need to install small garage consumer unit protected by RCD this type of work are notifiable to the Local Authority Building Control as an ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN DWELLINGS
Answered26 July 2018
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Cunningham's Electrical & Testing Services
Rating: 5 out of 55555 reviews
Prescot
You would need a minium of a 6mm SWA armoured cable buried or cleated from the main consumer unit to a sub board in your shed. This has to be RCD protected from inside the house depending if your main Cu has Rcd protection you might need to upgrade or install a separate rcd for shed supply ,when electrical works is completed an Electrical Installation Certificate should be provided and Building Control will be notified
Answered27 July 2018
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Greenfield Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5558 reviews
Newquay
Hi Paul, I would recommend you have at least two registered electricians come and perform a site visit to quote, to advise, and answer any questions you have. Our job is to provide you with solutions based on your needs and ensuring your electrical installation complies with Building Control. A site visit is best in most circumstances for an electrician, as many different factors determine what to install and how. We would look at your current electrical system, and what you would like installed. Quotes always seem to go more smoothly if you have a clear idea of what you would like, along with technical details of any equipment you wish to have installed. You would have no problem clipping the cable along a fence so long as the cable is supported and the fence is stable.
Answered27 July 2018
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