Thread: Powerpoint Layout for 10 by 7 Shed

Originally Posted by NewLou

Gidday

2* double standard outlets

REgards Lou:confused: :confused: :confused:

Lou,
Surely you are missing a ZERO after the 2.
It'll cost, yes;
but cheaper and easier now
rather than later.

You might opt for Two Twins at least, rather than One Twin.

G'day NewLou,

On the fluro side of things: I'd put in a row of a pair of three fluros down the length of the shed with one at either side, similar to what Ivan in Oz posted.

I have a 9x7m shed with the above and works a treat. I also have 2 spans of clear Laserlight sheeting spaced at 1/3 intervals.

One thing about p/points you can never have too many. I've got 8 x 10amps and they're already filled permantly. And 1 x15amp, wouldn't mind another. Also think about a double powerpoint located just above your bench/s.

My 6x12 has uprights at 3m intervaLS AND i PUT 2 doubles between each one with another 4 across the back wall, probably more than I need but better than too few.
I am on a 30 amp circuit and the runs come from two points at the leakage detector circuit in the shed.
Lighting is the next issue.
Viva daylight saving

NewLou,

I suggest you get him to hang at leat four double powerpoints on chains from the shed roof at a height of about 2 metres from the floor. I have this setup in my shed and it saves having too many cables trailing over the floor to your machines. I have one of these above my workbench with a 1.5 m extension lead hanging from it. I have shortened all the power cables on my power tools to a length of 300 mm, and plug whichever power tool I want to use into the extension lead.

Rocker

I'll echo Rocker's suggestion on hanging power points, they are very versatile.

In my 11 x 7 shed I have 6 double flouros && 2 rows x 3} Powerpoints 12 double and a 15amp as well for the welder and 3hp thicknesser.
Plenty of light and power You dont want leads all over the floor.

G'day Lou,

Personally, I think that you're being way too conservative with the number of outlets - and lights.

I'd want to have twin 10A outlets about every 2 or 3 metres, and at least 4 15A outlets.

As for lighting, you'll need decent flouros or halogens for each workstation / machine. Lots of light on the bench, and ditto anywhere where you might need to measure, get a sight line, etc.

Then there's the A/C, plus fridge

I realise that this is more costly now, but much cheaper than trying to add later, and in my shed I am sick & tired of blerry extension cables.

Cheers!

In my shed I have 15 double 10 amps and 2 singles on outside walls and 2 15 amp points one inside a one on an outside wall for the dust collector or the Mig welder.

I have 2 double flouros and 2 single flouros and two 1800 x 1200 windows and three roller doors.

The shed is 7.2m x 6m

My 6 X 9 shed has 10 X double 10A GPO's & 4 X double 15A GPO's & I wish I'd put in more 15A outlets.

I put in 6 double 1200mm fluro batins & now want a couple more!

Put in DOUBLE of what you think you will need in the way of GPO's & in a couple of years you'll want more!

Gidday

Some excellent feedback here fellas! I really appreciate the advise. However shes just a Renter and I can justify butting more plugs in!!!!

Will certainly use this thread as a guide for when I buy a new house level it and put down my own shed

Considering that the heart of the shop will eventually be a table saw at a diagnol in the centre of the shop and jointer thicknesser nearby to facilite a smooth worflow when milling....................where would you strategically place the limited number of 15amp and double standards I have to play with????

REmember I've been used to using a 30meter power cable too hook up everything from a plug in the house so I figure its going to be like heaven for me anyway!

REgards Lou:eek:

I think Rockers suggestion is on the mark.

As it is a renter how about:
a heavy duty run (or 2) from the main house box to the shed, each run put down along the length of the shed in the roof. If it is a high pitch, suspend it on a guy rope stretched the length of the shed, or whatever is legal.
Have -
One run for hanging power outlets. (have different length leads so you can get them to near the sides of the shed)
One run for hanging outlets for double fluros that have power cords ends on the leads, position these wherever you want them.

Pull the whole lot out when you leave the rental and put it in the next place.
Just get the sparkie to tell you how much can hang off each run so you don't exceed the capacity. I don't imagine you will be starting a vacuum, a/c, thicknesser, tablesaw, welder and lathe all at once anyway.

If you don't want to take the main cable run (from the house) when you leave, put industrial weaterproof outlets on the shed end and install it as a permanent fixture (and ask the landlord for a discount off the rent).

I hope I haven't confused you with my dodgy description.
Anyway, this gets you enough power points and lights, it is not designed around a shed that you will leave, and you can take it with you when you go.

In our rental house's garage, there is only one GPO and I have a mass of leads and powerboards set up. However, I can run a 900mm flouro, a compact bulb flouro, a Jet 10" Supersaw, a 1HP DC and the SCMS all at the same time off a single power point. Not ideal by any means, but it does go to show that:

a. Induction motors draw a fairly small current once up and running

b. Your max current draw at any one time might not be as high as you think

New Lou
All of my flouros have a 1 meter long flex cord and plug connected.
The light switch turns the power on and off to outlets spaced along the ceiling rafters.
This set up is really flexible. When a light goes faulty, just buy a new one a get a sparky to put the lead on. It is only a couple of minutes work and you can take the fittings to them. The lights can also be moved without an electrician, as long as the lead is long enough. The same idea is used for fans.
In your case when you move the light fitting can come with you.

Available from Bunnings< Arlec 6 Outlet Power Chain. 12m lead with an outlet every 2m. This for only, $29.98.