Installing outdoor double plug socket

.42.

Hi

I would like to get an outdoor double plug socket at the front of my house.

I was thinking of installing it directly opposite a double plug on the inside of the house so they will be back to back.

Could I take the power from the inside plug socket to the outside socket?

Thanks.

.42.

.42. wrote: »

Hi

I would like to get an outdoor double plug socket at the front of my house.

I was thinking of installing it directly opposite a double plug on the inside of the house so they will be back to back.

Could I take the power from the inside plug socket to the outside socket?

Thanks.

Yes you can.

serox_21

Yes,
But if don't know what are you doing, call an electrician.

.42.

serox_21 wrote: »

Yes,
But if don't know what are you doing, call an electrician.

Yep.

I just wanted to confirm if its logical and allowed before I get an electrician in.

punisher5112

I would suggest using a fused spur and one with a switch so you can isolate the supply when not in use.

DublinDilbert

punisher5112 wrote: »

I would suggest using a fused spur and one with a switch so you can isolate the supply when not in use.

I always put a double pole switch on these, as above it is useful for lots of reasons to be able to isolate the socket.

salmocab

I’d say get it switched too, handy to leave it off so no one robs off you but also if you use it for lights at Christmas you can turn them on or off from inside

.42.

For the sockets in the back garden I have a switch just inside the door that controls the power to outside. Might do the same

Calahonda52

Do you not need different RCD for external sockets?

punisher5112

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Do you not need different RCD for external sockets?

No but it definitely would be a good idea to keep separate if possible and fit rcbo.

Calahonda52

Thanks got my rcds and rcbo's arseways so thanks for the clarification.
I know I have an inline one for the lawnmower