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    Hi thctalk ppl

    I'm looking to setup a growroom but i am not to sure on how to go about
    getting electric to it my question is can I connect a new mcb to my consumer
    unit in my house an run it to a smaller consumer unit in my garage then power
    the Groom off that consumer unit any advice would be a great help

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    I run a mini consumer unit inside my groom that has both MCB & RCD protection. This consumer unit is fed from a feed from the houses consumer unit.

    You can get garage consumer units for not that much money
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    Hi M_C
    Ye that's what I'm thinking todo aswell what size cable an fuses are you using if you don't mind
    me asking I'm thinking of going down the route of putting a new mcb in the spare space in my
    house consumer unit then running it to my garage where there will be a 4way ip65 mini consumer
    unit an running it all off there by swa armoured cable as it's about 15 meters away from my garage
    As stated any advice would be much appreciated

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    Just one thing to bear in mind is having 2 RCDs in series. If the household consumer is protected already then just MCB is required.



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    Quote Originally Posted by 2014 View Post
    Hi M_C
    Ye that's what I'm thinking todo aswell what size cable an fuses are you using if you don't mind
    me asking I'm thinking of going down the route of putting a new mcb in the spare space in my
    house consumer unit then running it to my garage where there will be a 4way ip65 mini consumer
    unit an running it all off there by swa armoured cable as it's about 15 meters away from my garage
    As stated any advice would be much appreciated
    I grow where my old hot water tank was & use the wiring that was there for the immersion heater

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    Quote Originally Posted by M_C View Post
    I grow where my old hot water tank was & use the wiring that was there for the immersion heater
    Beefy wire



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    Quote Originally Posted by gardro View Post
    Beefy wire
    Far exceeds my needs

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2014 View Post
    Hi M_C
    Ye that's what I'm thinking todo aswell what size cable an fuses are you using if you don't mind
    me asking I'm thinking of going down the route of putting a new mcb in the spare space in my
    house consumer unit then running it to my garage where there will be a 4way ip65 mini consumer
    unit an running it all off there by swa armoured cable as it's about 15 meters away from my garage
    As stated any advice would be much appreciated
    Depending on what and how many lights you are using I’d happily suggest 4mm armoured cable but we do have a few sparks on the site who I’m sure will help out . If no one pops in I’ll drag someone in to help 😃🇬🇧


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    My consumer unit in my house has 2 RCDS on it can show you a photo if it would help I will probably be running between
    6 to 8 600w hps lights an need about 4 double plug sockets

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2014 View Post
    My consumer unit in my house has 2 RCDS on it can show you a photo if it would help I will probably be running between
    6 to 8 600w hps lights an need about 4 double plug sockets
    Shit that's a lot of light how many plants you doing?

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