corsa.in.boro
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Registered: 30th Aug 02
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How do i get external power?
I need it for deck lights and power to my garage.
do i connet to existing internal socket and run a cable?
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Tom J
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Registered: 8th Sep 03
Location: Bridgend
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you need a direct feed from the mains with a rcd, and special outdoor armoured cable and outdoor sockets etc. there are regulations over what you can do im sure a sparky will be on soon to tell you exactly
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corsa.in.boro
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Registered: 30th Aug 02
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Ah, not a job to tackle yourself then?
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Tom J
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Registered: 8th Sep 03
Location: Bridgend
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i wouldnt
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ash_corsa
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Registered: 15th Apr 04
Location: Shrewsbury
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If your not an electrician you should not take-on anything involving mains.
As above, all outdoor electricity should be protected by a 30ma RCD, you will need an armored cable (SWA) from your consumer unit to an outdoor junction box where it can then be distributed to where you need it.
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