ive ran shielded wire from the main fusebox in the house to my garage, installed a seperat fuse/trip box in the garage. i want a light on one circuit and on the other, the sockets. and in the house. where in the fusebox do i wire it into?
2006-11-23 21:53:39 · 11 answers · asked by techno mentalist 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
electricity is dangerous. you sound like a silly amateur. i suggest you get in a professional, preferably n.i.c.e.i.c registered. stupid people make stupid mistakes potentially lethal .why do idiots tamper??????????????.
2006-11-24 05:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Garage Wiring
2016-12-26 19:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go very careful if in doubt don't mess about call an electrician..
this may help tho
you call it shielded wire.. is that armoured cable? what size is the cable 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm.
if so the armouring needs to be earthed.. using metal clad consumer units is the best option. in the house the circuit for the garage needs to be RCD protected. the current rating of the RCD depends upon the size of the cable..
1.5mm max 10 amp
2.5mm max 16 amp
4 mm max 20 amp
6 mm max 30 amp
what appliances are you going to use in your garage?
also installing new electrical circuits in your house without them being tested by an authorised electrician can lead to problems with your house insurance
2006-11-23 22:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by lion of judah 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In all fairness mate, If you didn,t know about the new Wiring regulations,You shouldn't be tackling this type of installation.!! It seems you know enough to use armoured/shielded cable,but if you haven't the knowledge with regard to the commencement of the circuit....leave well alone for safety sake!.Get a pro in for a safe certified installation!
2006-11-24 04:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Ed B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume that you are in the UK?
The installation to the garage falls under Part "p" of the building regulations.
I advise you to get a part "p" registered electrician to carry out your installation.
He/She will have to issue a certificate for the installation and Notify the local authority.
2006-11-24 04:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every year there are 25,000 fires as a result of electrical faults and 2,500 are killed. Don't make it 2,501! Leave well alone.
Get a fully qualified electrician to do the work and leave you with an appropriate certificate.
2006-11-24 06:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by nigel t 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find aspare 30or32 amp (ring circuit) fuse and use if you can fit smaller fuse in garage for lighting make sure set up is earthed with as heavy a cable say 4mm.
2006-11-25 07:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by jacs1uk 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know where your fuse box is from here give me your address and i will come and help you find it. better still just look where the electric wire enter the house the box will be close by on the inside
2006-11-26 08:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, what you are attempting to do is illegal. You have neither the qualifications or experience to do this kind of work. You need a fully qualified electrician.
2006-11-24 04:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant call a qualified person
2006-11-25 01:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋