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Whether your shed is a workshop, you have a summerhouse retreat or you have turned a log cabin into a home office, power will transform your outdoor building and the time you spend in it.
Here are a few tips and ideas to consider when adding power to your garden building.
Mains Power
Employ a professional
Unless you are a qualified electrician do not even think about connecting your outdoor building to mains power yourself. Regulations are far stricter nowadays plus, for safety, trying a bit of electrical DIY simply isn't worth the risk. If you want DIY power consider our high-tech DIY options later on in this blog.
There are websites dedicated to suggesting qualified, reliable tradesmen in local areas. Word of mouth recommendations from family and friends are also a great place to start.
Bodge jobs can cause disastrous problems and cutting corners could end up costing more to fix in the long run. If any damage is caused to your home or your neighbour's property, you are liable. Don't take the risk.
The power cable
When it comes to having the cable fitted you have a few choices: through the air, underground or overground. An armoured cable provides protection against damage. We recommend placing the cable underground as this is the safest option. Although creating a trench is harder work if you have a larger garden, you do not have to worry about accidental damage to the wire which could cause fatal consequences.
Overground is good for a quick fix; however, it only takes an accident to cause serious harm. Running the cable through the air removes the chance of damage from mowing, for example, but can still lead to accidents. All trained electricians will recommend underground cabling.
Once the cable is laid, it’s very simple for the electrician to add the plug socket. A skilled tradesman will have the job done within the day. Once the cable is added to the shed and the plug socket is fitted, checks must be taken to ensure that the plug socket is safe and ready to use.
Solar Power
New advances
Solar power has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The new units provide reliable power for lighting and appliances.
Here, at Shedstore, we stock Solar Hubs. The Solar Hubs provide lighting, USB charging points and 12v device points for a convenient power source.
We also stock Solar Power Stations for more demanding power needs. These run 3-pin appliances as well as other devices.
DIY
You can install our solar power systems in less than half an hour with no specialist experience or tools needed. Plus, once you've paid for the kit, there are no further costs as the sun provides all the power.
Therefore, you save on the cost of an electrician and avoid the added impact on your electricity bill.
