Wiring electrics to garden shed. discussion in 'electrics uk' started by klaus_k, 8 oct 2006. my plan was to wire this cable along the outside of the house, up into our loft, and then to add a junction box to connect the cable to some armoured cable that i will run along my garden fence to the end of the garden. (my wife has warned me. Wiring up a garden shed or outbuilding is a very frequent request, and there are many advantages to adding a few lights or sockets. but despite sounding rather simple, a shed installation can be lot more complicated than you’d think.. You want to split the loads in the shed, first wire up a socket for power, then tap off that for the lights. remember to fuse it down if you plan on wiring the light(s) in 1.5mm.
Overview an electrician is needed to install a steel wire armoured cable in a deep trench to provide mains power in your shed. preparation determine what electrical equipment you are going to use e.g. numbers of computers, workshop equipment, lawn mowers, lights … continue reading "how to power your shed or garden office". We had our shed wiring spurred from an existing socket to an outdoor switch, then armoured cable under a deck, and out and above ground into the shed.the wire doesn't have to be buried, it can be fixed to an existing structure above ground. all signed off.. Discuss how to run electric to my shed. in the electrical forum area at electrciansforums.co.uk. regs book its only
