Conservatory electrics

BillyB95 · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:13 pm Post Subject: Conservatory electrics

Seeking advice regarding Section P. Various sites are offering up conflicting advice.
Would I be breaking the rules if I extend, via a 13A fused spur, an existing circuit (one cable spur) into a planned conservatory (adding 2 double sockets)?
Would appreciate any guidance.

Taylortwocities · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:04 pm Post Subject:

No problem doing that. Its just a spur from an existing ring and not notifiable as conservatory does not count as 'outside'.

BUT (there's always one) the existing ring must be protected by RCD so your sockets meet the criterea for those that may be used to power prtable equipment outdoors.

TTC

plugwash · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:13 pm Post Subject:

if RCD protection is an issue you can always use RCD sockets in the conservatory, its only a couple of sockets so it won't break the bank.

BillyB95 · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:38 pm Post Subject: Conservatory electrics

Many thanks for your advice.

The consumer unit was changed 4 years ago for a more modern one, incorporating RCD, so that should cover it.

I'll replace the existing spurred socket with a 13A fused sur and run the double sockets off that and into the new conservatory.
The lighting won't be a problem as the outside light will be enclosed within the conservatory. I'd better change the light fitting though, as the minister for war and transport will, naturally, want a 'nicer' light ! Bless her !

Cheers.........BB