Recent content by MikeYardleyPro

Ok chaps, calm down. I have no intention to short cut anything and go for an unsafe route. I am even prepared to cancel the work as I written before. For handful of nights I will use the heaters, it is just not worth the headache.  I went for an electrician with 40+ years experience and still...

Murdoch, I fully understand the maths thank you. Not every heater is exactly pulling 8.6amps because they say it on the paper. I will try and if it trips fine. 

Thank you sparks! I have the same conclusion with revjames. This needs to be a spur with fused switch to isolate the garden part. I will see if I can run 2x2kw (17.2amps) on this and if it trips, then have to do with 1 heater... 

Since no one has objected to 2.5mm cable, I am assuming it is ok. The main objection comes from the way this is done but it is not possible to have a dedicated circuit from main box, just too far and inconvenient.  what would you do in this case? I am inclined to cancel this work. If any...

So the question remains, if the ring in the lounge is extended with an outside ring, will 2.5mm cable be able to run 2x2kw heaters with no issues? Once the cable is buried, thats it, no turning around

Sorry if it was confusing. I have basically a builder doing a few jobs in the house and garden. Because the garden is getting excavated, I called a sparky I used before to give me a quote for outside sockets. Thats it

No, not related, the builder will start with the garden, excavate, put concrete and slabs etc, and I thought it is best to get the sockets done taking the opportunity. 

Maybe I misunderstood but it wont be a spur, it will be coming out of a double socket and return to it (or a second box next to source) forming a ring 

It is coming out of a double socket in lounge. Groundwork is completely done by builders. I am told because it will be part of the ring, it is 32amps 

Hi all, I am getting an electrician to do couple of double sockets in my garden. There will be swa cable buried. I will run couple of 2kw heaters and some led lights from it.  From what I have read, this needs a minimum 4mm cable.  my electrician tells me he will extend the ring in my living...