Reply To: Workshop Electrics

[OldironParticipant @oldiron]

Posted by V8Eng on 17/01/2021 14:17:53:

Posted by Oldiron on 17/01/2021 13:43:47:

Posted by V8Eng on 17/01/2021 10:47:30:

If you live in the U.K. this might be notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regs maybe be best to check that out first.

Only notifiable if the work is in a bathroom, kitchen or outside wiring/sockets/lights in garden as far as I can remember. If the worshop/garage is connected in a properly installed manner with the correct protection at each end it is considered to be inside. I see no problem with moving or replacing the comsumer unit if it is done properly. I would suggest using an extension cord to power the freezer as suggested by Grinstone Cowboy.

regards

I have not needed to look at Part P for a long time and understand that it changes, but consumer units used to be specifically mentioned as requiring notification. That’s why I suggested checking.

mgnbuk must type a lot faster than I do.

Edited By V8Eng on 17/01/2021 14:20:00

Edited By V8Eng on 17/01/2021 14:28:11

I have always understood that the main consumer unit was reportable but any secondary ones are not.

" All other electrical installation work is non notifiable – namely additions and alterations to existing installations outside special locations, and replacements, repairs and maintenance anywhere. " Special locations include kitchen, bathroom & garden instalations.

regards

Edited By Oldiron on 17/01/2021 14:46:23