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What is the approved method of running electricity to outbuilding ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 485692" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>First; There is NO correct answer. All electrical work can normally be done in multiple ways that ALL comply with BS7671 wiring regulations. Second; If it is reasonably feasible to supply any external wiring direct back to the incoming supply, (either into existing fuse-box, or via additional standalone MCB/RCD isolation devices), it is definitely to be preferred. (You don't want any fault on your external supply knocking all the power off from your house sockets, Fridge/Freezers/Kitchen power etc.). As for needing a separate fuse-box inside the cabin, that is tosh! Providing suitable protective device is fitted at supply in house, direct connection or a fused spur in the cabin can be perfectly adequate. The supply cable is best done using armoured cable, although other methods are possible. Your least costly question can be answered by your own three electricians quotes, as 99.99% of the time the best people to provide realistic quotes are generally real local people who have seen you actual site personally. </p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 485692, member: 1607"] First; There is NO correct answer. All electrical work can normally be done in multiple ways that ALL comply with BS7671 wiring regulations. Second; If it is reasonably feasible to supply any external wiring direct back to the incoming supply, (either into existing fuse-box, or via additional standalone MCB/RCD isolation devices), it is definitely to be preferred. (You don't want any fault on your external supply knocking all the power off from your house sockets, Fridge/Freezers/Kitchen power etc.). As for needing a separate fuse-box inside the cabin, that is tosh! Providing suitable protective device is fitted at supply in house, direct connection or a fused spur in the cabin can be perfectly adequate. The supply cable is best done using armoured cable, although other methods are possible. Your least costly question can be answered by your own three electricians quotes, as 99.99% of the time the best people to provide realistic quotes are generally real local people who have seen you actual site personally. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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