fused spur info

[masonst0rm]

Need guidance please I am having a new bathroom fitted with a zaccui bath that needs a 13amp fused RCD spur plus underfloor heating which also needs a spur.... only power close by is a socket can 2 spurs be taken from the back of that socket?
the bathroom fitter is saying no problem.... any advice would be appreciatted.... Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

Is that socket part of a ring final, or is is already a spur.

That is important information.

If its part of the ring then the two FCUs should be installed as extensions of the ring. Getting four x 2.5mm² conductors into one terminal on the back of a socket just isn't going to happen - let alone the congestion in the back box.

Ignore anything bathroom fitters or anybody says regarding electrical stuff unless they are qualified to pronounce an opinion on it.

 

[masonst0rm]

socket is part of the ring main not a spur...
think they were thinking of taking a cable from back of socket to a junction box... I gess then 2 feeds one for the bath and second to the floor heating.

 

[Taylortwocities]

That is not a permitted method.

Surely there is a registered electrician carrying out the work to provide the supply for the electrified bath and the electric flooring.??
Don't tell me its the bathroom fitter.

This is notifiable work and i would not want to be in that bath or standing on your bathroom floor given the quality of advice that you have had, up to date.

 

[masonst0rm]

will check with company dealing with tomorrow what should I be asking for? or checking what they will do...
I am guessing about detail except they did say "we can spur off the socket for the bath and floor"
most of all how do I check if the guy doing the electric is fully qualfied?

 

[OwainDIYer]

most of all how do I check if the guy doing the electric is fully qualfied?

You ask him for sight of his C&G certificates (plus photo ID in case he's showing you his mate's)

AND

You ask him for detail of his employer's registration scheme for the purposes of Part P of the Building Regulations, and check the scheme membership is current on the scheme's website.