Grant shed

Rolled barley

Hi.

Can anyone tell me if a new slatted shed has to have lights wired in to get the grant. Reason I ask is I wouldn't have access to power where it would be built. Thanks

shrek008

Rolled barley wrote: »

Hi.

Can anyone tell me if a new slatted shed has to have lights wired in to get the grant. Reason I ask is I wouldn't have access to power where it would be built. Thanks

Yes it does, very strict rules if you going for grant.

emaherx

Rolled barley wrote: »

Hi.

Can anyone tell me if a new slatted shed has to have lights wired in to get the grant. Reason I ask is I wouldn't have access to power where it would be built. Thanks

Yes, has to be wired but never has to be connected. But if it was me I'd get it wired and purchase a generator down the line.

MasFer

Just recently built a grant shed. As the other posts say it has to be wired. I don't have mains power either. Bought a generator. It's so handy in the evening working with lights leaving in bales or forking in. Make sure you go for led lights they are low power consumption. You will get away with a small generator if it's just lights your powering. You will pick up one cheap and handy.

Hagimalone

MasFer wrote:

Just recently built a grant shed. As the other posts say it has to be wired. I don't have mains power either. Bought a generator. It's so handy in the evening working with lights leaving in bales or forking in. Make sure you go for led lights they are low power consumption. You will get away with a small generator if it's just lights your powering. You will pick up one cheap and handy.

What's size shed and generator have you got?

MasFer

Hagimalone wrote: »

What's size shed and generator have you got?

3 Bay shed. It's a 3500 watt generator. That's way over kill for just lights. I wanted to use it for power tools as well - drill, grinder etc.

buffalobilly

if it was just lights (led) a 1 kw would be plenty

Albert Johnson

I would have thought that a power source and by default lighting would have been a given in a new shed. A cattle shed is going to be in use in winter time with short dark days so proper lighting is hardly a luxury.
The last time I priced a shed was several years ago but all things considered 30,000 wouldn't go that far. I know that if I was spending that sort of cash I'd think another few thousand to include a power source would be money well spent. Forgive my ignorance of the proposed sight for the shed but surely the mains line couldn't be that far away? Failing this a generator is another option.
I have a number of old stone built sheds with neither power or running water and there a curse. Between carrying buckets of water and pricking about with torches I'd prefer 50 cattle in a modern shed than 5 in the byre. In my opinion building a new shed without a power source is akin to a fur coat and no knickers!

arctictree

Just built a new shed with no ESB. It's a simple matter to wire up a few Led bulbs to a 12V leisure battery and great light off them. Just charge it up every few weeks or connect it to a small solar panel. Much cheaper than getting power in. A power inverter can be used for the odd time you need 220v AC power (e.g tools).

Rolled barley

arctictree wrote: »

Just built a new shed with no ESB. It's a simple matter to wire up a few Led bulbs to a 12V leisure battery and great light off them. Just charge it up every few weeks or connect it to a small solar panel. Much cheaper than getting power in. A power inverter can be used for the odd time you need 220v AC power (e.g tools).

Is it allowed in tams?

Rolled barley

MasFer wrote: »

Just recently built a grant shed. As the other posts say it has to be wired. I don't have mains power either. Bought a generator. It's so handy in the evening working with lights leaving in bales or forking in. Make sure you go for led lights they are low power consumption. You will get away with a small generator if it's just lights your powering. You will pick up one cheap and handy.

Did you have any issues with it not being connected to the mains and the grant

emaherx

Rolled barley wrote: »

Is it allowed in tams?

Can't see why not, you may have to have the 220v transformers for certification but 12v lighting is acceptable in any electrical installation.

MasFer

Rolled barley wrote: »

Did you have any issues with it not being connected to the mains and the grant

No issue. The only thing department require and care about is the two electric certs. The electrician will be able to issue these without it been connected to the mains.