TJ Electrical have been working with homeowners and businesses for over a decade, planning and installing their outdoor electrics.

We specialise in all forms of  outdoor lighting, external weatherproof sockets, and garden wiring, as well as connecting electrical supplies to sheds, garages, summer houses, or outbuildings.

Outdoor Sockets must be installed by a qualified electrician in a suitable and safe location. They must be rated appropriately and be weatherproof, and we would recommend only using sockets rated to IP66. As well as the sockets themselves, any cables attached, must be waterproof and rated for outdoor use as well as being appropriately

laid.

Garden Lighting. Decorate your garden with outdoor lighting installed by TJ Electrical. From spotlights to string lights and everything in between, TJ Electrical can plan out and install them all. Good garden lighting helps create the perfect  atmosphere and makes your outdoor space far more enjoyable.

Electric Gates provide your property with an extra level of security, allowing you to feel safer. They are also more convenient and easier to open and close then heavy manual gates. Whatever the reason behind you decision to install them, TJ Electrical can deliver a first class service ensuring your gates function correctly first time and every time.

Outdoor Electrics, What Do I Need To Know?

As with any electrical circuit, outdoor wiring needs to be done correctly to function correctly and above all else, be safe. Sockets need to meet the required IP rating and we would recommend using IP66 rated sockets to ensure the best level of protection. Cabling also must be weatherproof. In addition to this all exterior circuits must be protected by an RCD. It is also important to note that the laying of electrical cables in the ground is  subject to specific regulations. The aim is to ensure that the cables are buried deeply enough in the ground in order to avoid any possible disturbances. Where it is not possible to bury the cable deeply enough because of the presence of tree roots of unsuitable ground conditions, extra mechanical protection around the cables will be required. This is usually in the form of plastic ducts or conduits through which the cables are run.

Tom Johnson

T J Electrical