Outside waterproof socket

[My Angel Pie]

Hi i would like to add a outside double socket one for the mower lights etc and one to attcach a water feature. luckily enough my outer kitchen wall has a double socket on the inside therefore i pressume this would be easy to put an outside one on the outer side - what cost would an electrician charge, what unit should i go for? I have seen the units that you lift a flap - plug in your plug and then the flap totally encapusulates the plug which seems the best option, but suggested makes would be great guys. if you could give me price for a double unit and then labour that would be super duper - THANKS x

[buildersmate]

These are the type of weatherproof 13A sockets that could be used.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Plugs_a nd_Sockets_Industrial_Index/Weatherproof_Plugs _and_Sockets_1/index.html
Unfortunately the project is not as simple as you believe - an electrician cannot simply extend the internal ring outside. For a start the external circuit needs to have an RCD breaker protection.

[Hairyplums]

Hi Angel pie.

How old is your house there is a good chance that you may have an RCD board fitted already, if so then yes you can purchase an MK double socket for around �30, these are the best, the socket would be protected by your house board, if not then yes you would need an MKRCD socket these are around �45, an electrician would charge in the region of �20-�40 to fit, it is a quick job if you have a socket in the kitchen that you can back-back with the new socket.

[Hairyplums]

As for extending the ring, you can spur off for this one socket, belive me it is an easy Job for an Electricain.