Home hook up ~ water proof box ? (1 Viewer)

[EyUp]

Hi Folks

I want to fix a hook up point in the garden, I have all the cables and sockets but Im struggling to find a suitable box to house the socket in to keep the rain out.

I have seen some plastic boxes on Amazon etc but didnt quite look as though they fit the bill.
What do you guys use, if you have hook up of course.

 

[Gorse Hill]

Can't you fit a IP rated external socket, Electricfix £25/30 and get a commando to plug converter

 

[Puddleduck]

Something like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-nexus-13a-2g-dp-switched-socket/67928

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[ceejayt]

Something like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-nexus-13a-2g-dp-switched-socket/67928

That's what we have and it works a treat

 

[Speve]

We have a socket in the garage which we use and the cable goes under the door that way no one can interfere with it.

 

[EyUp]

Can't you fit a IP rated external socket, Electricfix £25/30 and get a commando to plug converter

Dunno, 'hook me up' with a link. See what i did there ?

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[EyUp]

That's what we have and it works a treat

But if its tipping it down and its plugged in its still going to get wet in the gubbins, no ?

EDIT: ive just sussed that the lid closes over the plug ?

 

[ceejayt]

But if its tipping it down and its plugged in its still going to get wet in the gubbins, no ?

EDIT: ive just sussed that the lid closes over the plug ?

Yes, it does - it is IP whatever rated

 

[Puddleduck]

But if its tipping it down and its plugged in its still going to get wet in the gubbins, no ?

No it is waterpoof - the cover goes over the socket and plug. Ours has a gasket around it and even here in Scotland in a gale and rain storm it is waterproof.

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[EyUp]

Just bough the above. Thatll do me Thanks folks..

 

[John745]

I use one of these, as used at most UK campsites.

 

[Minxy]

We have a socket in the garage which we use and the cable goes under the door that way no one can interfere with it.

They can't nick the cable either!

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[Lenny HB]

I use one of these, as used at most UK campsites.
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Same here, one out front for the van and one round the back for garden equipment.

 

[Lenny HB]

They can't nick the cable either!

Not all of us live in dodgy areas like you Mel.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Use a proper IP rated socket like either of the ones suggested in this thread and install it correctly and you don't need to put it in any kind of box.

They are both weatherproof and designed to be used outdoors.

Note: I did say installed correctly.

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[sewinlynne2]

There is a difference in 'weatherproof' ratings. True waterproofing as in a flood situation is beyond us diy ers. If all you want is a rain proof connection point then the Nexus one described above is more than ample for a 3 pin 230v plug. However, if you only want a dedicated plug in to your 'hook up' cable you could buy this...

£9.99 from Caravanstuff4u online. It would need wiring in by a competent person(as would all the others.)

 

[Gorse Hill]

Just bough the above. Thatll do me Thanks folks..

Make sure come in the bottom of the sockets which will have 20mm knockouts buy a stuffing/compression gland couple of quid

 

[RogerThat]

Im struggling to find a suitable box to house the socket in to keep the rain out.

Do you have a B&Q nearby? They'll have loads of these outdoor waterproof enclosures to choose from now, just take a look in their outdoor Christmas lights isle

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[Poursay]

Used the Screwfix one for several years and no problems.

 

[Teuchter]

I use one of these, as used at most UK campsites.
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Agree 100% - no need for anything else but that!![

 

[ceejayt]

Agree 100% - no need for anything else but that!![

If you want to use it for something else like Christmas lights or electric lawnmower etc then having an ordinary 3 pin wins out

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[EyUp]

I use one of these, as used at most UK campsites.
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I bought one of those too but are they water proof ? ? the original thoughts was to put that in a water proof box.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

I bought one of those too but are they water proof ? ? the original thoughts was to put that in a water proof box.

They are IP44.

For what you want to use it for that means yes it is waterproof.



As long as it's installed correctly

 

[Teuchter]

I bought one of those too but are they water proof ? ? the original thoughts was to put that in a water proof box.

I have one of these mounted on the outside wall of my garage and it has been in constant use every time my caravan/motorhome has been at home in the drive - ie all times when not away camping for the last 30 years!!

Testimonial enough I guess

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[cronkle]

Is installing a garden socket something I am allowed to do as an unqualified person under the Electrical Regs. (I live in England)?

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Is installing a garden socket something I am allowed to do as an unqualified person under the Electrical Regs. (I live in England)?

Unless it's changed in the last couple of years no it isn't.

There are some people more up to date than me that will know for sure. @Techno @pappajohn ?

 

[Teuchter]

Is installing a garden socket something I am allowed to do as an unqualified person under the Electrical Regs. (I live in England)?

[/QUOTE]

I really don't know the "official" answer to that - all I know is that I installed my set up myself and it is still fine after 30 years!!

To be candid I am/was a qualified electrical/electronic engineer by trade so I did know what I was doing but then again that sort of installation is hardly complicated!

Do use good quality fittings though including an additional RCD/ELCB trip device!

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[Techno]

Any competent person can install electrics but it should be tested prior to use and the tester too can be a competent person. So if you know what you are doing? If you are installing a NEW circuit I believe this requires part P building inspection. If spuring off and existing power circuit you should be free and clear.

 

[Techno]

Remember Brown to Brown Earth to earth & Blue to bits

 

[cronkle]

Any competent person can install electrics but it should be tested prior to use and the tester too can be a competent person. So if you know what you are doing? If you are installing a NEW circuit I believe this requires part P building inspection. If spuring off and existing power circuit you should be free and clear.

Even spurring an outside socket Andy?

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