cragman 2,676 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I asked a sparky in work who advised me and even got me the gear. Armoured cable etc. I just fitted it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 If you run a cable near its linit you shorten its lifespan due to the increased heat i am of course talking about the extreme but you would never wire a socket in 1.5mm which is why i suggested not toAll centre parcs chalets ring mains are wired in 1.5mm cable, apparently they can does this because they aren't classed as permanent buildings. either that or the mcb controlling the circuit is only a 10 or 16amp breaker. Remember this the circuit breaker is there to protect the cable not the human that is what the rcd is for 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,435 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Armoured cable is overkill All you have to do is make sure it is fused at the house side 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildling 520 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Armoured cable is overkill All you have to do is make sure it is fused at the house side Until someone dies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,435 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sorry but how is that possible?? If it is fused with a 13amp fuse on the house side then it is impossible for the garage side ergo the wire to draw anymore current than 13amps hence no overheating can take place, nor can you die from a 13amp shock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,030 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I asked a sparky in work who advised me and even got me the gear. Armoured cable etc. I just fitted it.that's what I done 3 huts lights 2 freezers and a heater all run of it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 All you need to kill you is 90volts to break the skin and 30mA to kill you kook it up. That is a fact 13amps will of course kill you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fox digger 1,086 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Lads seriously??? The man said he wants to work a radio or phone charger.... The extension lead will be perfect! Once theres a 13amp fuse in the plug there is shag all going to heat to the extremes of causing a fire!! Every lighting circuit in a domestic house is wired in 1.5 t&e. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,435 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Current is what kills correct but considering it will blow the fuse before killing you or trip the switch as thats what the cnuts are designed for, the worst that will happen is a bit of burning, muscle cramps and a bruised ego lol That's coming from someone who has had plenty of shocks the worst I ever had was off a capacitor that fuucker knocked me out cold 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the apprentice 178 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 More's the pity, that's all it done, mushy,lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham1978 1 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 If the load is small like the other posted stated then it would be ok to use (best to have a 30 ma rcd protection. )may I say if it's only temporary then it would be ok ,extension lead is not classed as fix wire installation . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,190 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Current is what kills correct but considering it will blow the fuse before killing you or trip the switch as thats what the cnuts are designed for, the worst that will happen is a bit of burning, muscle cramps and a bruised ego lol That's coming from someone who has had plenty of shocks the worst I ever had was off a capacitor that fuucker knocked me out cold It could've been divine intervention on behalf of Frazdog to put manners on you lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildling 520 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Sorry but how is that possible?? If it is fused with a 13amp fuse on the house side then it is impossible for the garage side ergo the wire to draw anymore current than 13amps hence no overheating can take place, nor can you die from a 13amp shock. Are you a Spark or just a DIY chancer that hasn't got a clue?! 13A is more than capable of killing someone, even current as low as 100mA is capable of that in the right circumstances which is why most houses have a 30mA RCD fitted at the CCU to try to prevent those situations from occurring. The IEE Wiring Regulations aren't just for printed for the sake of it. Formally a Time Served Electrician now a Electrical Design Engineer by the way. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildling 520 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Current is what kills correct but considering it will blow the fuse before killing you or trip the switch as thats what the cnuts are designed for, the worst that will happen is a bit of burning, muscle cramps and a bruised ego lol That's coming from someone who has had plenty of shocks the worst I ever had was off a capacitor that fuucker knocked me out cold My Hero! Children might not be that lucky.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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