Installing an electrical socket outside is very important as it means you can access power while working outside without the need of any extension leads which are liable to damage and trip hazards. It’s more convenient and easier to access electrical power. This can be invaluable if you have tradesmen working outside and you don’t want to be inside your home you can feel safe knowing the power is ready to use while your house Is safely locked.
There are some considering when it comes to choosing what type of outside socket you would like. First and foremost, the chances are it’s going to need to be IP rated. This means ingress protection so your electrical socket won’t have any water coming into it as you may know electricity and water are not the best combination.
Ingress protection also means that dust will not be able to get into your electrical socket. So this means you will not have to worry at all about any form of weather or elements decaying the use of your socket.
It doesn’t matter whether the outside of your house is wooden, brick or any other material It can be added without any issues. You can also have one, two , three, as many you need! The most easy way to install one outside is to take power from an existing socket, drill through to the outside so the inside to the outside mirrors in their position. This way there is no digging out the wall. No ripping up the floor. Just straight forward simple installation, which is the cheapest and most efficient way.
Now this is sometimes not an option, as perhaps it cannot be installed in the most suitable location. Or even the height is not right. So what next? You can buy specially made armoured cable which can be run outside, so can be placed anywhere you may desire. This cable will be fed directly from your fuse board and then outside the house. This is also the best method for adding outdoor lighting armoured cable.
As far as electrical code goes as long as you’re outside socket is installed by a qualified electrician and certified, with appropriate IP rating and armoured cable then you are safe. This is super important when it comes to insurance as a lot of insurance companies can decline to pay out if you don’t have appropriate certification for your electrics. Which is why it’s very important to get a qualified electrician in to do the right work. First time. You can often get a list of qualified electricians from certification bodies that can put you at a head start at finding someone who will do you a great job.
So now you have an outside socket, you plug your festoon lighting in for your evening party or even the electric barbeque. Now the lawn guy can cut your lawn without draping his muddy feet through your home. Best of all, it even increases the value of your home.