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.... just going to delete this post as I didn't read yours properly.
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is this just a temporary thing or are you planning on leaving the extension lead connected all the time?
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You also need the metal armour to be earthed which is difficult if you want to stick it straight onto a plug. I think (although I'm no expert) you are allowed to just earth it at one end (e.g. the socket) but you're still going to need something that allows you to terminate it in that way.
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This cable chat has reminded me... I'm going to run an extension cable from my outdoor socket to my shed. It's about three four metres or so.
I've never worked with armoured cable. Does it have to be armoured to run that extension? Or will any 'outdoor' suitable cable work?
If it does have to be armoured I can't see many armoured extension leads available. There's nothing special about that cable is there? I imagine it's difficult to cut, but otherwise I should be able to get a length and put a pair of plugs on the end to make my own extension lead?