Using 13amp switch box thing for shed

[adaml]

The outbuildings article link in the wiki goes to a page not found

We have a surface mounted pattress box thing with a switch on it and a 13amp fuse in it. Its on the upstairs ring main. It currently feeds an outdoor security light.

Can i use this to feed a light and a plug socket in the shed?

The shed is immediately below where the wire comes through wall if that matters.. there will be about 300mm of cable running down the wall then into the shed.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The outbuildings article link in the wiki goes to a page not found

A combination of a f***wit website manager at the IET, and DIYnot choosing a Wiki package which is such a PITA to use that, sadly, nobody bothers to update it any more.

https://electrical.theiet.org/wirin...-outdoors-a-supply-to-a-detached-outbuilding/

Can i use this to feed a light and a plug socket in the shed?

Is the circuit RCD protected?

The shed is immediately below where the wire comes through wall if that matters.. there will be about 300mm of cable running down the wall then into the shed.

What sort of cable?

How wide is the gap between house and shed?

How are you planning to support the cable?

 

[adaml]

Thanks! The circuit is on an 80amp 30mA RCD switch in the consumer unit.

Gap between house and shed is about 2 inch.

The wire that feeds the current security light is using those cable clip things nailed into the mortar.

How is it supposed to be done, in a metal conduit?

 

[Risteard]

A combination of a f***wit website manager at the IET

Charming.

 

[adaml]

So I'm using the method shown in Fig. 2 on that IET pdf.

It doesn't say what cable to use, can you use standard twin and earth if its in a conduit?

I'm intending to use it for an orbital sander and a palm router... if that affects things.