Shed internal extras

[Buggermedumplings]

Big Shed, how can you have in floor power points, Is it possible? I would have thought they would constitute a trip hazard and get full of dirt etc. My power points are overhead for machinary except for the 3 phase. BTW Your discs are done.

Floor boxes generally have a closable lid with a slit for the cables to protude out, finishing flush with the floor level. Classrooms/multiuse rooms in office spaces generally use them for power/data/voice etc etc. No reason why they could not be installed in a shed- Only issue would be if you decided to hose your shed floor.

[Ashes]

The option of some hanging power cords from the roof to a couple of spots is probably a cheaper, safer and just as convenient. Also a lot less hastle to install. The floor boxes would probably attract a fair bit of sawdust.

[Big Shed]

Big Shed, how can you have in floor power points, Is it possible? I would have thought they would constitute a trip hazard and get full of dirt etc. My power points are overhead for machinary except for the 3 phase. BTW Your discs are done.

Yes, I have some o/head cords suspended on chains as well. Half the time they get in the way of what you are doing. If I ever do a shed from scratch again I have promised myself some in/on floor power points right next to major machinery like the tablesaw. There floor mountable boxes for power points available and they can be placed just under the wing of your tablesaw for instance. As your cord is always plugged in I can't see a dust problem, and because it sits under the wing, I can't see how you can trip over it?

Thanks for doing the disks, have sent yours off too.

[Ashes]

Concrete being poured as I type

Have taken the easy option and will run power up into the shed around the slab as it will be in a position where it won't be seen.

[Ashes]

Shed erected and I've started putting battens in for the internal cladding and insulation.

Waiting on a sparky quote now..waiting...

The main workshop will be 6m x 7.2m.
Any further recommendations on the number of power points, especially 15A I should consider?

The more machines I look at the more I see requiring 15A and quite a few 3 phase. Can I get 3 phase power run at my property? What questions do I need to ask?

[Yonnee]

[Ashes]

I agree

Been too busy working on it to take piccies so I'll redeem myself next weekend

Internal framing is complete. Internal doors, window trims done, ready for the cable rough in. Getting a bit annoyed running an extension cord out there and having to stop when it gets dark.

[Ashes]

Internal framing/battens complete..Sparky time!

[Sleeping Dog]

New sheds are exciting huh?

You may have been going to anyway but I have built a couple of sheds and before I start moving stuff in I spend another 80 bucks and paint the floor, you won't regret it. much easier to keep clean, mop up spills etc.

[Shannon Nash]

I have a shed simmilar in proportions to your own. I have 4 pendant powerpoints from the ceiling and they dont get in the way if you have them hung high enough (mine are all about 2m of the ground which is perfect for me and inaccessible for the kids. I have a master isolator switch that as someone stated allows me to easily switch off power to the whole shed when I head back into the house. I have one powerpint that is not through the isolator it is for my battery chargers. That way i can turn the shed off but leave a battery charging while having lunch etc.

I have 8 double gpos around the wall of my shed every 2.5-3m. I can now work with nearly any of my tools anywhere in the shed without extension cords (I love it!) I teach and was always hanging around the woodwork room and they have mainly pendant powerpoints for OHS reasons.

The SCMS has a shorter cord so maybe think about where it will go when getting powerpoints installed.

I have running water (must have).

8 double fluros and some area specific lighting for lathe, bench grinder etc.

Also might be worth acurately marking location of studs before lining walls so you dont have to use a stud finder when hanging cabinets etc. I was also advised that rather than lining a shed with gyprock 10mm mdf is better as it will take a hit and not break or end up with a hole. Even if you only use it for the bottom 900mm or so it is a good idea.

If three phase is available and not too pricey then maybe worth getting. The thing is that it cuts down competition in buyers for second hand equipment, that being 3 phase is also likely to be better built.

Keep us updated with your building.
Cheers
Shannon