mk2estate Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 some of us haven't got the luxury of a proper workshop to mess with our osf's. I haven't even got power in my garage so this is how i was working last night, couldn't be bothered to turn the daily around so I was using the reversing lights! how much do you reckon for getting power in my garage? i'll be laying conduit under the new fence when i replace it but that's as much as i can do i only want a couple of strip lights and a double power socket. i'm a man of simple needs!
Savvi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 It's not that hard to do but nowadays you need to get an electrician to connect both ends .................... in theory. Have you thought about fitting a plug at one end of a decent size cable run from the house to the garage with a socket on the other then you can plug in your strip light etc ? I did this for years at my old house I know it's a gloryfide extension lead but it's better than you have now
mk2estate Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 how the hell do you manage easy, i don't! i managed to fix the interior light in the wagon that night so it's a little bit brighter in there now i think i'll have to go ahead with savvi's idea for now, just wanted something more permanent but i suppose if i get the strip lights & power socket in there i can have it all hard wired in the future?
Savvi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 If you wanted to do a better job buy some armoured cable and sink it into the ground, then fit you plug / sockets for now then as you say get an electrician to connect later. The armoured will only need to run just into the house, i fitted a 30 amp on/ off cooker type switch for mine once i wired it fully, so you can isolate if need be, then used cooker cable back to the fuse board for the supply. I'm just about to do similar at my workshop as i've put a potacabin outside for my office and need to run power to it. I was quoted £60 for 50 mtrs of armour cable.
project_pearl Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 I run an extension lead down my garden to my shed and carport, from a small shell next to my house, i chuck it through the window to plug it in socket! I leave it like that all year round
Slammed Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 welll at least you have shelter mate, i dont even have that
Retro-gone. Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i almost feel guilty in ma heated workshop with sky tv
Savvi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i almost feel guilty in ma heated workshop with sky tv I used to do more work outside in the cold and dark then i do now in my workshop with all mod cons ....................... i didn't distracted as much ................ and i was younger
lee_capri Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i can remember laying out in trhe rain and snow to do stuff when i was younger now i have a heated workshop
Retro-gone. Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 we should form a "heated workshop" club
over_head_cam Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 we should form a "heated workshop" club I will start the 'Out-fookin-side' club
over_head_cam Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 I have Mud. Or the street Mind you I've got my head to put back on the van and I am NOT going out there today.
bortaf Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 I use a headtorch and a tree to keep the rain off some people don't know they're born
Durham Fiesta Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 used to have a 2500 sq ft workshop but now only have a single garage or a drive
Retro-gone. Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 winge winge winge phew im warm , il have to take me jumper off
lee_capri Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i have me own sink and toilet with all mod con's it's so to be in the "heated workshop" club
pauln Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 I have a few lights attached to a plug in my council lockup. I run an extention lead across the carpark from my house and plug in. Bloody cold today though.
lee_capri Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i have to turn the space heater off to cool down
mk2estate Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 i'm not jealous of anybody that's got a proper workshop , honest! i only want some light & power in there, not really enough room to do much work so owt else would be a waste. if i need the space i'll just pop over to tony's in brid
lee_capri Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 get your self a power breaker mate and plug a extension lead in cheap way power breaker cost's about tener plug straight into 3 pin socket
Retro-gone. Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 i'm not jealous of anybody that's got a proper workshop , honest! i only want some light & power in there, not really enough room to do much work so owt else would be a waste. if i need the space i'll just pop over to tony's in brid just let me know when ya coming so i can make sure im out
YOUNGY Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 its so hot in here i've just had to put my stellas in the fridge [/img]
Savvi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Nice warm workshop (Diesel blow heater) Lined ceiling and this in one of my 4 bays Apart from all my junk from when i moved it's perfect.
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