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Voltage drop over long run to shed

tedimc · 2014-08-10 01:24:42

Hi folks, have a shed nearly 500m from the house and wanted to supply power for a few lights and perhaps a winch or a few power tools. Reckon 10amps would be loads. Talking to an electrican at the weekend and he reckoned I may need 16mm square pwa due to the voltage drop over that long a distance. Out of interest, asked in…

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#32 12-08-2014 1:16am
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tedimc wrote: »

However, it would be nice to also have the option to plug in a welder down there if needs be.

I'm not serious this time.

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#33 15-08-2014 2:41am
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Reading over what the op wants i would not rule out solar, he mentioned a possiility of welding so a welder/generator could prove a solution. This could provide back up when needed.
If the op were to consider investing what he would pay in esb rent and usage into investing that money into a solar infrastructure over a 5 year period for example i imagine it would afford a substantial solar energy source.

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