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Just use a normal external extension lead from the conservatory to the garage (with RCD), then no certification required 
Running Mains Power to the Garage
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I totally agree, I'm not worried about doign the job myself, obviously I will make sure I have all the correct tools etc etc. However I am worried about the issue of doing this work and not being able to sell the house on after doing so.
Seems 2005 was the time that laws changed.
3 years wasnt long a go I suppose, hmmm
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my uncle made a roughly 200m extension cord for his caravan (he rents out his house to tourists for silly money in the summer) which goes into my dad's barn
he's got about 6 long cables all tied together with bin liners on the connections so they don't get wet, lol
his lights in the caravan must be on about 170v, they're so dim
he's got about 6 long cables all tied together with bin liners on the connections so they don't get wet, lol
his lights in the caravan must be on about 170v, they're so dim
Soldato
Definately agree with getting it checked out after you've done the installation. Yes, you may have problems selling the house and you could also invalidate your house insurance if it's not done correctly should something go wrong.
I agree, assuming the work was done today, after the 2005 law changed.
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Dear sirs
Help. I have a fuse board in garage which joins house, but I’ve just notice 25 yrs later, it’s fed from a double socket in lounge is this ok
Help. I have a fuse board in garage which joins house, but I’ve just notice 25 yrs later, it’s fed from a double socket in lounge is this ok
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I am wanting to have the socket moved but recessed in to the wall like it is now, but don’t no if any electricians would do it now I no the fuse board in garage comes from it god no’s why they did that
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Almost as old as this thread then
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Its not ideal but it depends whats running from it. Certainly look to put a plug in RCD on it.
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My garage on my last house had the same thing, fed from a single socket in my lounge. It was like that when I moved in, armoured cable going deep underground to the garage too. I did not experience any issues with it but only ever run the odd corded power tool or vacuum in the garage.
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A small freezer and pond pump
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A plug rod on what the socket in lounge
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I wired up the garage at my last property, after researching it then a mate of mine, who is a sparky checked it and signed it off.
Not true. It needs to be done by a competent person and the work needs to comply with the latest regulations.
The entire rings should be RCD protected now.
I believe that (a) you need anything connecting to the consumer box to the supply/meter needs to an electrician and (b) your insurance probably has a clause that states all electrical work needs to be done by a qualified professional.
Gas is the main one - that can only be done by a qualified professional.
Either way - if you want a cert, then you have to pay the electrician... if you want not to have a big headache later.. pay the electrician.
I've run an extension out for temporary use - the person before us even had a board and a light plus sockets put into the garage. However they were too cheap to put a fixed spur into the house consumer box.. I suspect that's £400 for doing that - I'll dig the hole, put the conduit in and then leave them to thread the cable through..
It's about the difference between value of work done and value of the knowledge behind it
(quote taken from some website)I.e. it's like the old wives tale of an engineer being called in to fix something and hitting broken machine with a hammer to get it going again. Then charging what is perceived to be a large sum for the relatively simple work. Then when he breaks down the bill it's something like £5 for the hammer, £4995 knowing where to hit the machine with hammer.
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Holy thread revival. I'm not answering for anything I said 12 years ago. Statute of limitations n' all.It's about the difference between value of work done and value of the knowledge behind it
I.e. it's like the old wives tale of an engineer being called in to fix something and hitting broken machine with a hammer to get it going again. Then charging what is perceived to be a large sum for the relatively simple work. Then when he breaks down the bill it's something like £5 for the hammer, £4995 knowing where to hit the machine with hammer.
