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steviec_lj
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The newer stuff yes.
I ripped out what was feeding the workshop when we moved here, as the sheathing had deteriorated and the ally cores were shorting out.
SWA with an adaptable box, some flex and a trailing socket is about as useful as a sky hook. Why not just put scotch locks on it while we think about it? The idea of SWA is that the circuit is a little better protected, and you slice the armour rather than the live conductor..
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I don't do much domestic work, but trying to remember what was said about separate supplies for fridge freezers etc. when I did the 17th edition.
Paulbarrett
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Lots of info here.
Agree with guys, despite the regs, a lot of crap and dangerous work from so called sparks signed off.
But there has to be some sort of regulation (by no means promoting Part-p, unfortunate essential in my chosen line of work) a little knowledge can be dangerous.
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I'd get someone round who comes reccomended, tell them what you want and where with all the spec of the kit and see what it's going to cost, it can vary a lot, hell I price some jobs and am baffled on how some companies even get any work then the next day how some will make any at all!
Do it properly, extension leads etc not ideal, some decent sized SWA as said 6mm 3core or bigger, minimum 40a supply for a workshop gives good scope for a variety of circuits and equipment. I too like RCBO protection, ticks all the right boxes and causes less hassle in tripping whole banks of circuits in the event of a fault. But it's the most expensive way of doing it.
It all comes down to what you want to pay and are happy with.
unfortunately we now live in a blame claim culture so having it done 'officially' is your safeguard.
Agree with guys, despite the regs, a lot of crap and dangerous work from so called sparks signed off.
But there has to be some sort of regulation (by no means promoting Part-p, unfortunate essential in my chosen line of work) a little knowledge can be dangerous.
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I'd get someone round who comes reccomended, tell them what you want and where with all the spec of the kit and see what it's going to cost, it can vary a lot, hell I price some jobs and am baffled on how some companies even get any work then the next day how some will make any at all!
Do it properly, extension leads etc not ideal, some decent sized SWA as said 6mm 3core or bigger, minimum 40a supply for a workshop gives good scope for a variety of circuits and equipment. I too like RCBO protection, ticks all the right boxes and causes less hassle in tripping whole banks of circuits in the event of a fault. But it's the most expensive way of doing it.
It all comes down to what you want to pay and are happy with.
unfortunately we now live in a blame claim culture so having it done 'officially' is your safeguard.
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That much huh? I think I can put up with an extension lead
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Most folk just call me; Orange Joe
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There isn't anything like that that would need doing. The wire comes out of the house CU, along the wall about a meter and through an overhead PVC* tube to the garage where it would meet the new CU. All I'd be able to do is wire up sockets and clip cables to the walls.
Paulbarrett
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I use wago connector, much better than connector blocks, I use chic cases or wago boxes to house them
zx9
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I have taken to using wagos when we do 100v line ceiling speakers, as you say a much better connection, quicker to install and you get the little test port at the side. I can not stand the push in or twist on connectors I keep seeing these days, I have found a few of the twist on ones are also self twist off connectors should the cables or fittings get disturbed or moved.
Paulbarrett
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Twist on, yeah seen those, bit old fashioned rather like the old ceramic I come across on old properties.
Wago Push fits I like too actually, downside is multistrand is a no no.
Wago Push fits I like too actually, downside is multistrand is a no no.
brightspark
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I like the 2-in/1-out connectors, ideal for looping round a ceiling full of downlighters.
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Don't really see how it's my fault but oh well, enjoy your electricity
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dan.taylor.1
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Bit OT but how does the rules apply to wiring up your own workshop for commercial use?
Wouldn't that one cover everything ?
Since to be authorised you should have had the required PPE given to you and been shown how to safely use whatever machinery you need to use and then told what else to keep your mitts off ?
Sidewinder
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Not any more, unless dedicated to a particular piece of equipment, and, with suitable installation methods.
Unless you can provide a written risk assessment to eliminate RCD protection, and this cannot apply to domestic.
Changes in Amd 3.
