Outside Mains Sockets

[Distorted Vision]

I want to have installed two 2 gang mains sockets on the front and back of my house mostly to use with the pressure washer:



I would first like to point out I'm not undertaking this job myself. I am just going to buy the parts required as I have a helpful local electrician that is happy to work on a labour only basis. I intended to use 2.5mm2 armoured cable:

https://armouredcable.net/armoured-cable/2-5mm/2-5mm-3-core-swa-armoured-cable.html

I'm assuming I need these cleats:

https://armouredcable.net/armoured-...lands/armoured-cable-gland-outdoor-cw20s.html

Is it preferable to have each socket on a separate MCB on the consumer unit or should they be joined and be on a single MCB? I have enough spares on the consumer unit.

Anything else I should be aware of? I'm guessing this would require a Part P certificate being issued.

 

[Murdoch]

Too many variables to give you constructive answers. Eyes on site trump random internet advice

 

[Apache]

If it's a new circuit then notifiable. If you could find suitable locations and spur (or extend the ring) from an existing circuit then no need to notify.

You could use SWA but if you could find a cable run from the inside directly into the outdoor socket it would look much neater.

With your intended use, I'd spur off the existing inside sockets, and do it myself. If you wanted a 32A supply for your welder - I have a very different answer.

 

[Distorted Vision]

I prefer to have it on a separate circuit rather than spur off the downstairs ring mains.

 

[Apache]

Then it's notifiable and ugly, but it's your house!

Why?

 

[Distorted Vision]

Cables will run on the side outside wall close to the ground. They will be hardly noticeable.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I want to have installed two 2 gang mains sockets on the front and back of my house mostly to use with the pressure washer:

I would first like to point out I'm not undertaking this job myself. I am just going to buy the parts required as I have a helpful local electrician that is happy to work on a labour only basis.

What recommendations does your "helpful local electrician suggest"?

And/or.. why are you asking random persons on an internet forum if you do have a good local electrician??