Building a Shed

Step 4 Finally

There is a small electrical installation to my shed, nothing major just a short run of 6mm^{2 from the RCD side of the garage consumer unit, it powers my compressor and a small ceiling light - I just used a simple 2 gang consumer unit.}

Additionally it is tied into the garage alarm system (which is tied into the house system)
Both of the doors can be opened, so I simply put a reed switch on one and the corresponding magnet on the other. A bit of flexy conduit protects the cable where it is clipped to the door.

The shed has had quite a bit of time to settle in now. I actually completed it over 3 years ago, and it's had regular use over that time (and resisted some pretty foul weather)

Well, I hope you've enjoyed what I've done, I'm really pleased with my shed - so much so that I actually went on to build a large garage along similar lines.
Good luck if you decide to do something similar, my shed cost me about £300, I don't think you'll find a decent shed for that little money in the shops.
All the best,
-Dan

If you really enjoyed my project and want a little more information then you'll find more on my homepage http://www.yourmissus.com/shed

Comments

[iceberg742]

Hiya i'm just wondering did you use swa cable or ensured that the cable had any outter protection.

[waylonis]

Nice design and implementation. With respect to footings, I've read about (but not used) ones with a plastic base and 4"-Schedule 40 PVC as the riser out of the ground with no need to pour concrete to stabilize. The company is RediFooting: http://www.redifooting.com

[toastyboy]

Hi Waylonis, That's an interesting footing system, to be honest digging the holes for my shed and then levelling the posts and pouring the concrete was a bit of a drag, that system looks much easier. Thanks for posting (get it? POSTing!!!) -Dan