This offer is back on, and looks like good value for IP66 rated accessories. Singles also available at £8.99
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artnada
6 Apr 177#1
Cold. Should be 4G by now!
summerof76
6 Apr 171#2
I have these in my garden, heat added
jackcarter666666
6 Apr 171#3
heat i paid £12.99 for the same one
MrFizzy
6 Apr 176#4
Be careful - some devices have a moulded strain relieve on the plug around where the cable exits. You may find you can't close the cover on this socket when using this type of plug. I've seen other IP rated sockets that are designed to accommodate this kind of plug. If you have devices with this kind of strain relief, you may want to get a compatible socket. Hope that helps someone.
RuudBullit to MrFizzy
6 Apr 17#5
I didn't realise this, as I don't actually buy these, I use the BG ones at £15 as I prefer the aesthetics.
summerof76 to MrFizzy
6 Apr 17#6
You are right, you can't close the cover when in use
priceyrice
6 Apr 17#7
extremely stupid question here so i apologise - i am looking at getting a hot tub for outside but have no outside plug sockets, how would I go about sorting that out? Is it something the ordinary person can do or will it require an electrician?
Thanks
MrFizzy to priceyrice
6 Apr 175#8
If you were to hard wire it then it would be notifiable under Part P and you would need a qualified electrician to do it. If you simply wired it to a plug and then plugged that into an existing socket (using an RCD plug would be highly recommended) then it could be argued it isn't fixed wiring and simply an extension lead and hence you could do it yourself. My recommendation, however, is that you put it in the hands of a professional. They will then also check your fixed wiring and ensure earth continuity, lop resistance etc. No point saving a few quid and risking a life.
gap30 to priceyrice
6 Apr 171#9
Fitted two last week and they were rated at 20 amp....
bseal1947
6 Apr 17#10
This is great advice. You're spending a good bit on the hot tub. It is wet and has electric running it. Spend a little more and make sure you and your family are safe. Get a Part P registered qualified electrician to do it. Make sure they certify it too
RuudBullit
7 Apr 17#11
Fully agree.
Being a sparky, my take on it is that if you're having to ask, you shouldn't be doing it.
bseal1947
7 Apr 17#12
Fellow sparky. I'm sure we're all biased. But what people ask for advice on would make my hair curl... if I had any
BarmyBulldog
7 Apr 17#13
Just out of curiosity what's a ball park figure for fitting an external socket? Please.
bseal1947
8 Apr 171#14
It would depend upon the proximity of existing power to take the power from. If it was close and not much running cable around the house to get to s power source. Also where in the country. In greater London £95 upwards
RuudBullit
8 Apr 17#15
There are more variables than you think, which means the price could differ greatly from one property to another. As already stated, proximity and ease of installation is one, but also age and condition of existing installation is another. If you have a 17th edition compliant distribution board, and your bonding is adequate, and the installation would just be drilling straight out from an existing socket, then price would be quite cheap as the level of work and materials required is low. You'd ideally need to get someone to have a look.
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Being a sparky, my take on it is that if you're having to ask, you shouldn't be doing it.
Just out of curiosity what's a ball park figure for fitting an external socket? Please.