Home Art Studio – Domestic Electrical Installation

Case Study Contents

Nulectrics Ltd completed a domestic electrical installation for an outdoor art and textiles studio. The project included new power and lighting, with flexible, safe, and reliable circuits designed to meet the client’s creative needs.

Client and Project Overview

  • Client Profile: Individual homeowner

  • Project Date: October 2023

  • Service Type: Domestic Electrical Installation

  • Project: Power and lighting for outdoor home art studio

  • Size: 10 m²

  • Main Products & Materials Used:

    • Switch fuse

    • Consumer unit with RCBOs and surge protection device (SPD)

    • Metal-clad sockets (including 1 × USB socket)

    • Satin chrome adjustable spotlights

    • PVC conduit

  • Duration/Time to Complete: 2 days

Challenges and Technical Adaptations

The main consideration was ensuring compliance with grouping factors when running multiple single-core cables inside PVC conduit. Another minor issue was drilling into the hard steel of the metal-clad socket boxes, which required clean cut-outs for larger conduits.

Solutions:

  • Installed 25mm conduit for the socket circuit, ensuring safe capacity for appliances such as electric heaters.

  • Used conduit reducers to connect 25mm conduit into 20mm knockouts on the metal-clad boxes.

  • Integrated satin chrome adjustable spotlights for flexible working light, with switching wired from one end of the studio.

  • Weather conditions were challenging, but external cabling was safely installed despite heavy rain.

Project Summary

Nulectrics delivered a safe and flexible domestic electrical system tailored for a creative workspace. Key features included:

  • SPD and RCBO protection for electrical safety

  • Adjustable spotlights to allow the client to reposition lighting as needed

  • Multiple double sockets for maximum flexibility with tools and equipment

  • Weatherproof cabling installation to power the external studio reliably

The result is a safe, functional, and adaptable space for art and textile projects.

Conclusion

This domestic electrical installation provided a flexible and reliable system for a home art studio. With surge protection, adaptable lighting, and safe socket circuits, the client now has a professional-quality workspace tailored to their needs.