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Power supply to shed via duct
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.29 PM
Looking to get power to shed, it’s around 45m away, what would I need to be looking at to run a tube light and a couple of double sockets, for kettle maybe and charging a drill battery, could I get away with a heavy duty extension lead ? Thanks
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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
You require an electrician in to do some cable calculations and load calculations ( not assume the load) check the earthing and bonding on your property, to determine the size of cable you require. Please note, this is not a DIY job, and using an extension lead is just asking for trouble.
However, if you want to proceed I can’t stop you.
Answered15 April 2020
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Rose Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
well you could get away with it as you say .but i would not recommend it Instead I would have a professional look at it , and you would need an armoured cable and really running to a separate fuse. Like i say ask for an electrician I'm a roofer plasterer so this is my advice , thanks Darren
Answered15 April 2020
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Anonymous user
Armoured cable plus size needed would need to be done via calculation unfortunately this cannot be done by a DIY-er or a Handyman it has to be done for safety reasons by a qualified electrician.
Using a extension lead is not advisable.
Answered25 April 2020
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Markas Snetkovas Electrical Limited
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Short answer is no. You will not pass an electrical installation condition report by burying duct which contains extension cable.
Answered28 April 2020
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