Extension leads, external wiring, Part P etc.

David WE Roberts · 2009-11-06T11:01:39+00:00

Hi,just contemplating the hassle I have at the moment running power to the detached garage on the few occasions when I need it.I have to run an extension lead out through the patio door (which will then not quite close) and across the lawn/path to the garage.Having just run some co-ax through the wall as part of a satellite installation, I thought "Why can't I do that with an extension lead - take the plug off, run the cable through the wall, put the plug back on and then run the lead into the garage?"I could then refit the plug, and plug the lead into a socket and switch on whenever I needed power.Granted that I would have to do a similar thing at the other end to be able to shut the garage door.Is this a valid thing to do as it will be a lead with a plug at one end and a socket at the other just like a normal extension lead, just run through a couple of walls?CheersDave R

Nov 06, 2009 26 Replies

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John Rumm 16 years ago

equivalent.

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js.b1 16 years ago

Usefully that allows a comparison in prior 5-yrs vs post 5-yrs statistics :-) It would be also useful if that also includes complaints, average bill levels and so on.

If the statistics are compiled by ONS, I think we can probably ignore them tho.

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David WE Roberts 16 years ago

Thanks to everyone for their advice - this looks a lot more straightforward than I thought.

Now to search for a 3 round pin blue socket so I can plug my camper van in to an outside socket instead of bringing the lead in through a window to a

13 amp blue socket converter :-)

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Owain 16 years ago

Any electrical place will have them.

But probably not in a kit for DIY Part-Pee exempt wiring ;-)

Owain

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Dave Liquorice 16 years ago

The prat P exception comes from the parts not being part of the permenant wiring, ie plugged in.

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Appin 16 years ago

The message from "David WE Roberts" contains these words:

Toolstation or CPC

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David WE Roberts 16 years ago

Just seen one in B&Q!

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