Can one run boxed dual sockets linked together from an extension cable?

[JohnW2]

I am somewhat amazed that a "set-up" such as this as proposed would be allowed anywhere in the UK. (It would not be allowed in several other countries of which I can think !)

One of the issues (in the UK) is that, although we could, given adequate information, advise the OP about how electricity should be supplied to a domestic outbuilding (primarily in relation to the nature/routing of the supply cable, and maybe the 'earthing arrangements'), there is no control over what householders can (and do) do with multi-outlet plug-in 'extension leads' (which are very widely available and used).

Hence, if someone plugged such an 'extension lead' into a socket somewhere in the house, and used its outlets in an outbuilding, there is, as far as i am aware, no way that could be 'not allowed' (even if 'not advisable') in the UK.

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnW2]

I do have to agree. Unless of course the shed were being equipped with a view to running a lead to it on an adhoc basis only when power is required.

Sure, that would presumably be the only reason for doing it - but it's not something I have ever heard of being done (in the UK) in a domestic setting.

I don't think it's uncommon on construction sites etc., when there are various pre-fabricated ('temporary'/'portable') 'site buildings', but that's a totally different matter.

Kind Regards, John

 

[SUNRAY]

Sure, that would presumably be the only reason for doing it - but it's not something I have ever heard of being done (in the UK) in a domestic setting.

I don't think it's uncommon on construction sites etc., when there are various pre-fabricated ('temporary'/'portable') 'site buildings', but that's a totally different matter.

Kind Regards, John

For portable buildings such as portakabins and shipping containers an inlet connector is one of the goto methods, in fact almost identical to a caravan arrangement.

I have actually provided this arrangement on a couple of fixed commercial buildings where the customer insisted they would never require both to have power and on top of that the power was the other side of their private branch railway line. Every morning and the same again in the evening, before opening the gate and setting the safe signal they ensured the cable was clear of the track for their twice daily trains. This was a 125A 3phase service so not at all like a caravan supply.

 

[Risteard]

UK, don’t know about elsewhere.

You don't even live in the UK, but in some foreign country. In fact you don't even know which country you live in...

 

[winston1]

Especially when the vast majority of temporary traffic lights are operated on 24 volts from batteries in the base of the head and linked not by cable but by wireless.

Well a lot are linked by a lash up of yellow artic cables as I said. I saw one today near Earls Court.

 

[winston1]

You don't even live in the UK, but in some foreign country. In fact you don't even know which country you live in...

I live in the UK and have for over 70 years. It is you who don’t know what country you live in. However I know you live in Londonderry UK.

 

[Big Brother]

Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which winston1 is always right.

 

[SUNRAY]

Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which winston1 is always right.

At least you spelt your name right this time.

 

[Big Brother]

I think you’re missing the point. Winston1 is operating with the same MO as Winston Smith. If enough disinformation is presented and remains unchallenged, eventually people will begin to believe it and it will become accepted. History will be rewritten by untruths.

 

[333rocky333]

At least you spelt your name right this time.

Wondering now if its TTC Avving a larf, he likes posting Winston smith pics

 

[Risteard]

and have for over 70 years.

Perhaps for over 120 too...

 

[bernardgreen]

. I saw one today near Earls Court.

Take a photograph the next time you see anything that supports any of your postings

 

[FrodoOne]

Well a lot are linked by a lash up of yellow artic cables as I said. I saw one today near Earls Court.

What are "ärtic" cables ?

 

[JohnW2]

What are "ärtic" cables ?

Actually Arctic cables ... (click here) .

Kind Regards, John

 

[333rocky333]

Take a photograph the next time you see anything that supports any of your postings

To give him credit they do do it round here, not sure if its multicore rather than flex, there yellow and strung up on 20 foot poles cemented into barrels, i quess the idea is they can move them around themselves as the work area changes.
sure theres currently some at old street roundabout in london