Shed Supply

[dougiec]

Would like to run a 240v supply to garden shed approx.6 metres from house,have just had patio laid and do not want to disturb this. also would prefer to avoid catenary system anybody got an alternative suggestion

 

[Andy™]

torch?

 

[ProDave]

Life would have been SO much simpler if you had thought of this BEFORE you had the patio laid.

 

[NozSpark]

Haven't they just devised a method of power transmission by microwaves?

Unfortunately it cooks everything in its path

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Would like to run a 240v supply to garden shed approx.6 metres from house,have just had patio laid and do not want to disturb this. also would prefer to avoid catenary system anybody got an alternative suggestion

Leave the patio undisturbed as you want to.....

Just put decking OVER the patio...

run cables under decking!!!!! :innocent

OR......

Borrow one of them big tunnel drill things they use for making new underground railway lines.....

:coat

OR...

get the neighbor on the side nearest the shed to power it from their house!!!

 

[binky]

what's going in the shed? If it's just a few lights then solar may be the answer.

 

[Blue Duck]

He wants a 240v supply so it's probably an old lathe or something? how about galv conduit surface mounted for that industrial chic look?

 

[bluetobits]

Or some of this?  Easily movable when power washing the new patio too 

http://www.theworkplacedepot.co.uk/media/catalog/category/260X195/external-temporary-cable-protector-1.jpg

:coat

 

[apprentice87]

What about moling it??? Would only have to disturb a little bit of the patio then....

john..

 

[misssweden]

Bluetooth electric...

 

[kerching]

Cheap genny?

After a few months the neighbours may be peed off enough with your oversight they will probably dig up the patio for you

 

[Andy™]

Cheap genny?

After a few months the neighbours may be peed off enough with your oversight they will probably dig up the patio for you

just hope it isnt steptoe though

 

[OnOff]

Nice bit 'o cable protector! 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rubber-Floor-Cable-Wire-Cover-Tidy-Protector-Safety-Trunking-Bumper-Ramp-/271331949775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item3f2ca4fccf

You could even paint it to match your block paving.................

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

https://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/wec.shtml

 

[Doc Hudson]

Before you do anything else you need to make sure you put the right size cable in. As you have already forgotten to lay a duct under patio, you must consider how much power do you need in the shed, how big is the shed. Is it just a garden shed for a few tools or is it a shed and workshop. Is there any requirement for fixed power tools or heating or is it just plugging in the occasional hand tool. These all have an impact on what size of cable you need. More power needed means bigger cable needed. If it is just occasional use, lower power hand tools it may be easiest to just put an external weather proof socket on the outside wall of the house and plug an extension lead in when needed. If you do need permanent higher power items or heating its probably best to avoid overhead anyway as it will need a heavier gauge cable. Is it possible to bury a longer cable length around the perimeter of the patio.

Doc H.

 

[dougiec]

Thanks to all for the response to my query regarding shed supply looks like patio is coming up as it is the only safe way that it van be done without moling or whatever else was suggested. Thanks again to all