I just thought I'd run this past you all to see if what I'm planning is acceptable.
I am in the process of renovating the Kitchen and wish to add a number of extra sockets, to do this I intend to extend the ring main. Currently there is one double socket with two 2.5mm2 cables coming to it from the ceiling, I intend to run the ring on to a further three double sockets and then from each double socket I intend to add a spur (two with a fused switch for external lighting and one to a single socket for a Dishwasher). The ring will then have to be connected back in using a junction box as there is insufficient cable to reach the socket (I understand I have to have this junction box accessible).
All of the above I hope is ok. It is the following with which I have my doubts:
On the opposite wall I have two cables running to a combined cooker switch and socket (the Cooker switch runs to a junction box for the Cooker). I'm hoping to extend the ring main on from the Cooker Switch and Socket to a double socket and then spur from the double socket to a single socket for the extractor fan. The Cooker has a max rating of 3,8 kW. I'm not sure of the existing cable size or what size I should use (If any depending on whether it is possible) to extend with?
Any suggestions muchly appreciated?
I am in the process of renovating the Kitchen and wish to add a number of extra sockets, to do this I intend to extend the ring main. Currently there is one double socket with two 2.5mm2 cables coming to it from the ceiling, I intend to run the ring on to a further three double sockets and then from each double socket I intend to add a spur (two with a fused switch for external lighting and one to a single socket for a Dishwasher). The ring will then have to be connected back in using a junction box as there is insufficient cable to reach the socket (I understand I have to have this junction box accessible).
All of the above I hope is ok. It is the following with which I have my doubts:
On the opposite wall I have two cables running to a combined cooker switch and socket (the Cooker switch runs to a junction box for the Cooker). I'm hoping to extend the ring main on from the Cooker Switch and Socket to a double socket and then spur from the double socket to a single socket for the extractor fan. The Cooker has a max rating of 3,8 kW. I'm not sure of the existing cable size or what size I should use (If any depending on whether it is possible) to extend with?
Any suggestions muchly appreciated?