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Wiring to an outside shed

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  • 15-01-2011 4:36pm
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    BrillPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey folks,

    A quick question:

    I've routed an SWA cable (2.5 twin and earth) from my customer unit to a garden shed. i've a trip switch enclosure (in the shed) to house 1*10A MCB and 1*20A MCB for 2 lights and 3 sockets (radial) respectively.

    My question is, although I've seperate MCBs for the lights and sockets, is it ok that both circuits are using the same live and neutral?

    I have not yet connected to my customer unit, but plan to use a 30A MCB for power isolation purposes


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    -your cable is undersized really for what you are attempting to do

    i'd recommend you get a sparkie to finish off the job


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    maxfresh
    Registered Users Posts: 688 ✭✭✭maxfresh


    ye i recommend you run a bigger cable ,a 6 square would do you protected by a 32 amp mcb ,then in your sub board a 20 amp rcbo for sockets and a 10 amp mcb for the lighting.


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    BrillPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭BrillPhil


    I'll get a bigger cable then

    thanks


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    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    3 core 6 square or even 10 square SWA and bury it deep underground to the garage.

    Then you can run what ever you like off it.:)


    Also,your fuseboard in the shed needs to be an IP rated board too.;)


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