Electrical for shed

[haze]

Hey guys. Ive finally got around to finishing a boiler.

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But i need to address the power situation in my shed. I know there are quite a few electrically minded people on here so i was hoping for advice. Currently i have 2 of Mac's elements each on 15amp plugs(not neccessary i know but i didnt like how normal 10amp cable got warm to touch). I want to have 2x15amp sockets on the wall.

Im lucky (i hope) because i have 3 phase power at 2 locations in my shed. Im wondering if i can get a sparky to replace one of the 3 phase wall plates with 2x 15amp sockets.

Now i wont be doing this work. I will call a sparky but i want to be specific with him on what i want and to double check that everything he does suits my needs.

Here is one of the ooooold school 3 phase points that i want replaced with 2x15amp.

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Now.. my hope... Is that the sparky can utilise 2 of the phases from the old point and that each would be able to safely deliver 15amp. Am i thinking the right way here?


And next is this

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I need some safety here. The top right is marked as lathe and is for the 3 phase point in question. Whats the safe way to go here.. breakers or RCD's or somethng? Should the old wire fuses stay and RCD's be added next to them?

[8-ball]

1: depends on the cable size and type
2: yes it is possible to change alot of guys won't but some will do it
3: you need rcds in there for everything I won't even work on a board that doesn't have them unless I'm installing them
4: where you located if your in Brisbane or surrounding and don't have a sparky I may be able to help you out

[haze]

Thank you for the reply. Im in WA so bit far for ya but thanks

I guess i better get everything done then. Does that mean ill need 11 RCD's? 2xlight circuits, 3x10amp circuits and 6 for the two 3phase ?? This is gonna get expensive.

Will the RCD's act as circuit breakers so i can do away with the oldschool fuse's?

Im getting the feeling theres more power in this shed than most houses. Ive been told one of the old owners used this shed as a illegal vehicle chop shop of sorts till the cops raided him. Hence the lotsa power and the 6 fluro tubes mounted to the walls must have been for painting cars.

[MacStill]

Thank you for the reply. Im in WA so bit far for ya but thanks

Might as well add that to your profile now mate, it helps our members a lot when they can offer help knowing what state you're in :handgestures-thumbupleft:

By state I dont mean drunk, stoned or tripping either :teasing-tease:

[Yummyrum]

you sir are a luck bastard .....wouldn't we all dream of having three phase in our sheds .

Cop the sparkies bill on the chin and then brag to us how big your boiler can be :D

[8-ball]

Thank you for the reply. Im in WA so bit far for ya but thanks

I guess i better get everything done then. Does that mean ill need 11 RCD's? 2xlight circuits, 3x10amp circuits and 6 for the two 3phase ?? This is gonna get expensive.

Will the RCD's act as circuit breakers so i can do away with the oldschool fuse's?

Im getting the feeling theres more power in this shed than most houses. Ive been told one of the old owners used this shed as a illegal vehicle chop shop of sorts till the cops raided him. Hence the lotsa power and the 6 fluro tubes mounted to the walls must have been for painting cars.

Well no I would put the lights on 1
Power I'd put 2- 1cct on one and 2 on the other
2 for the 2 15amp
And your left with one 3ph one for the 3 ph that's left
I would also get rid of fuse's I hate them