Wire for light fitting

cheif kaiser

I want to get one of these for my shed http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/metal-oval-bulkhead-180377 however the shed is not wired so I want to fit a plug to it and plug into extension when needed. What size wire would best suit?

dazed+confused

Battery powered LED options are so good now they would be a lot more convenient than what you are describing.

Something like this: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/garden/camping-and-caravan-equipment/uni-com-48-led-camping-tent-light-130306

cheif kaiser

dazed+confused wrote: »

Battery powered LED options are so good now they would be a lot more convenient than what you are describing.

Something like this: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/garden/camping-and-caravan-equipment/uni-com-48-led-camping-tent-light-130306

I work in the shed on occasion so need something I can have on for a few hours at a time.

dazed+confused

Well then I'd get an electrician in to do the job, bury an armoured cable and wire it properly.

Alternatives are

1. Using an LED light which might need a battery once or twice a year even with heavy use.

2. Leaving a door or window open with an extension lead trailing across the garden creating a trip hazard.

Alucan

3x1.5 flex is the cable you will need

And life assurance in case the trip hazard gets you 😊

2011

Alucan wrote: »

3x1.5 flex is the cable you will need

Generally you are correct.
Not always!

cheif kaiser

dazed+confused wrote: »

Well then I'd get an electrician in to do the job, bury an armoured cable and wire it properly.

Alternatives are

1. Using an LED light which might need a battery once or twice a year even with heavy use.

2. Leaving a door or window open with an extension lead trailing across the garden creating a trip hazard.

Tried to get electrician to do the job but unfortunately they all too lazy to bury the wire and the 4 (yes that's four!) I asked for quotes all wanted to string wires along the fence. Considering the fence is only woodlap which has a habit of coming down in storms, I don't think that's really safe! Get an electrician they say, it's the safest way to go :rolleyes:

1) Tried LED lighting and used up 4 aaa batteries in a few days. They not cheap either.

2) Perfect!

cheif kaiser

Alucan wrote: »

3x1.5 flex is the cable you will need

And life assurance in case the trip hazard gets you 😊

Thank you, much appreciated!

Calahonda52

rechargeable batteries, 3 sets?

cheif kaiser

Calahonda52 wrote: »

rechargeable batteries, 3 sets?

Tried that one also but would need multiple lights and is also pain in the butt having to keep changing batteries. The plug in option is what best suits me but thanks for advice