Best location for 32 amp socket?

[JOEPRO]

Hi all,

I have a TIG on trolley now to use for small projects and car bodywork restoration.

I am installing a 32amp supply intoml my back garage where I do most of the restoration work as hobby. I am using a 6mm2 3 core rubber cable. (Oil and weather resistant etc)

See photo attached of my garage. My work bench is to the back right corner. The lift is where I would be doing weld repairs to cars and tacking stainless exhausts.

I am thinking of fitting a socket to the right of the roller door and making up a extension lead from the same cable to reach to back left corner of garage. (So full coverage for my TIG and Plasma Cutter) also with the socket here I could reach out into my yard some with the welder and plasma weather permitting.

The lead will be 6mm2 so it may not be too flexible either!! 15mm OD. Is it better to place the socket nearer to a workbench and not plan to use a heavy extension lead all the time?

 

[tom2207]

why not put two in ... one at the bench area and one by the door ,,,, saves leads being in the way all the time ,
and run the airline in at the same time ,,, there you go , futureproofing at its best.

 

[maroon]

Near the door is closer to outside. Good choice. You'll be able to cover a bigger area.

If you do most of your stuff on a bench put it near the bench

 

[MetalMonkey]

Where are you bringing the supply from?

 

[Turbo]

Unless you are welding above 180a a 2.5mm2 cable will be adequate for your needs & be a lot cheaper & easier to drag around & roll up!

 

[JOEPRO]

Where are you bringing the supply from?

The supply is coming from my front garage. That is where the NIE incoming and consumer boards are. I'll add in a 32 amp MCB for the garage and run the cable surface fixed at high level to back garage which is how the original supply is ran. (3m above ground)

 

[JOEPRO]

OK so since this is all about socket locations - please see attached image. I have partially completed CAD survey of my house. This will be tidied up.

Actually in the next 2 years or so the Utility will be coming down and another double garage slotted in beside the existing one and all linked under the one roof!

 

[Turbo]

I would suggest that you use 10mm2 cable for your supply, either swa or hi-tuff. Less chance of voltage drop & more capacity for future upgrades.

Also suggest not locating the consumer unit at the door, where the rain blows in!

 

[JOEPRO]

I would suggest that you use 10mm2 cable for your supply, either swa or hi-tuff. Less chance of voltage drop & more capacity for future upgrades.

Also suggest not locating the consumer unit at the door, where the rain blows in!

Thanks, this supply is temp really as the garage will be extended and wiring completely re done in 1 - 2 years time hopefully.

I already ordered the 6mm cable so I'll put it in temp basis and just not overload it!

 

[brightspark]

4,0mm will cover 32 amp so you wont overload 6.0mm