socket wiring ring

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ive been up in the loft of my two bed flat looking at the wiring. and from what i can work it the sockets are not in a ring. is that an issue.
i dont no an awfull lot about wiring so not sure. ive done a little diagram for u to see.

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If thats the layout of the wiring, its HIDEOUS!

Anyway, the two cables that come from the fusebox - do they go into the same breaker inside?

Are they the same size?
 
yh into the same breaker and they are the same size. its 1950s but apears to have been re wired maybe in the last 20 years or so.
 
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Apart from looking in the loft, have you loosen all the sockets off to check for other cables that follow a different route?

For example, there may be cables that do not pass through the loft. They may be under the floor, or buried horizontally in the wall.
 
its a 32 mcb ive had the fronts of the sockets, thats the lot other than the kitchen and hall which is seperate.
 
Assuming 2.5 mm2 cable has been used, it looks like you will have to fit a 20 amp MCB.

Or make into a ring. Don't forget you are allowed spurs, but under certain conditions.

If the wiring is 4 mm2 you may be ok.
 
i think its 2.5 i might be wrong. if it is shall i lower the mcb then? so its not dangerous as it is? its obvioulsy been like it for a while and from what i no never had no problems.
 
It's a bit like driving a car with imperfect brakes and no seat belt.

You'll be absolutely fine until something goes wrong.
 
So whats the best thing to do? Other than rewire? Can I join the two sockets in the top of the drawing via a junction box in the loft. To create a ring.
 
Ill double check it tonight. So I literally wire the two wires into a juction box to create the ring and that will ease the load.
 

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