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RCD arrangement for garden workshop

JDW
I would like to supply a small workshop/shed with power, which is approximately 5m from my house. The house is a TN-S system

I’ve had a couple of electricians suggest several different ways

They all seem to have different ideas where the RCD should be?

 
  • RCD in main property

  • RCD in workshop (no RCD on SWA to workshop)

  • Two RCDs main property & workshop


Which would be the preferred method?
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    That is simple then. The SWA does not require RCD protection, the best thing is a "Garage" consumer unit in the shed, with an RCD and circuits for lighting and power. It is safe!



    This is not to JDW but the forum.

    Question: Why have the various "electricians" given differing answers?

    SWA needs RCD protection, Oh yes, which regulation says that?

    2 RCDs ditto.

    The answer which best suits the OP is as I said and is capable of being fully compliant. Whether the shed should be TT or not has not come up, Any other comments or reasons for divergence of ideas?



    .Regards

    David
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    That is simple then. The SWA does not require RCD protection, the best thing is a "Garage" consumer unit in the shed, with an RCD and circuits for lighting and power. It is safe!



    This is not to JDW but the forum.

    Question: Why have the various "electricians" given differing answers?

    SWA needs RCD protection, Oh yes, which regulation says that?

    2 RCDs ditto.

    The answer which best suits the OP is as I said and is capable of being fully compliant. Whether the shed should be TT or not has not come up, Any other comments or reasons for divergence of ideas?



    .Regards

    David
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