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Temporary supply to workshop

JDW

I've started to work from my garden shed/workshop (like quite a few people at the moment) but I have no power 


I have run a temporary supply using an extension lead, but I’m a little concerned about the safety aspects of doing this 



The lead is not overloaded consumption is 400w to 2kw max (if I need additional power I use a second lead) Its protected by a 30ma RCD, and the extension is 10m long 1.5mm three core



This is only temporary, as I plan on having it hard wired in a few months time


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    PVC is largely impermeable (rubber is better in some cases for deep immersion). It is only joints and connectors, or damage, that will give trouble, if the outer jacket is OK, there is nothing to worry about.

    I suggest, that unless the puddles start frothing and steaming when you turn it on, it is not serious. And if they do, keep out of the puddles but the RCD will probably trip soon after.

    Mike.

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    PVC is largely impermeable (rubber is better in some cases for deep immersion). It is only joints and connectors, or damage, that will give trouble, if the outer jacket is OK, there is nothing to worry about.

    I suggest, that unless the puddles start frothing and steaming when you turn it on, it is not serious. And if they do, keep out of the puddles but the RCD will probably trip soon after.

    Mike.

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