2007-04-06 08:34:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is no minimum distance, but at least 12"/300mm to the low edge would be sensible.
This does not require Part P certification if fitted on an outside wall back to back with an internal outlet and has an RCD integral or at the source of supply.
http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%208.pdf
2007-04-06 09:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
12 - 16 in
2007-04-07 00:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once again to help over come the Part P regulation problem if you live in the UK visit B&Q they do a pre-wired IP rated external socket, feed wire through the wall to your nearest socket then fit the RCD plug supplied in the kit.
Total cost of kit about £20 safe and legal ok for the DIY'er and sanisfies the part P people.
they may even suggest a sensible height to install.
2007-04-06 10:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by Russell B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Make sure there is an RCD fitted either to the socket or in the supply to that socket. Also, make sure that it is installed by a qualified electrician. You may need to ensure that "Part P" of the Building Regulations is complied with and the electrical work of course must comply with BS 7671. I don't think there is any mandatory height requirement, but it may depend how tall your dog is!!! ;)
2007-04-06 08:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by kugarweb05@btinternet.com 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When i put an electric socket outside I went into the wall where the same electric plate was on the inside and tied into that. Since the inside I am supposing was the correct height I used the same for the outside.
2007-04-06 08:42:39 · answer #5 · answered by oldone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The general advice is really good! A factor to consider for the height is:
Are you ever going to put a deck there, if you do will the plug now be under it?
My parents did that one. LOL
2007-04-07 06:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 to 18 inches off the ground will be fine
2007-04-08 06:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if possible have it the same height as the inside ones, usually set at 16 inches above the floor, also remember should be in a waterproof box with cover and should be a gfi ground fault unit for the recepticle, use a 12-2 wire and you will be fine.
2007-04-06 08:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by michael_54550 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
12 inches
2007-04-06 08:37:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im not a pro or anything, but I would say, atleast high enough so that rodents and flooding cant reach it.
2007-04-06 08:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋