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Paul Yates Electrical

Garage sockets

Garage & Workshop

Sockets used in a garage must be protected with a Residual Current Device (RCD) as must all sockets used for electric power tools out of doors.

RCD's: These very sensitive circuit breakers offer a different kind of protection from that provided by fuses and miniature circuit breakers (MCB's). 

The real risk of electrocution when using an electric lawnmower, hedge-trimmer or jig-saw is very much higher. 

Also in a workshop the use of metal-clad sockets is recommended as they are very much more durable

Metalclad socket

RCD & MCB combination

See Garden page for weatherproof switches

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