Adding 2 x double sockets
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Firstly check to make sure the boiler is not spurred from the ring or indeed it is not on it's own circuit, if the spur is part of a ring it will have two sets of cables at it. Have a look at your board to make sure. If the circuit is fused at 32amp then you should be fine.
You will need to split the ring by disconnecting one set of cables from the spur and joining them with thru crimps in the back of the box to your new calble and then run the cable in and out of your new sockets before returning it back to the spur where you connect it in with the existing wiring connected to the spur to complete the ring. Be careful when you screw the face back on though as you will have more cables in their than normal. It might be worth installing a skeleton box to make the spur surface mount so you have more room for your connections.
Of course there are certain rules and regulations you would be wise to conform to and I am sure you will be told about them very shortly by other members here
You will need to split the ring by disconnecting one set of cables from the spur and joining them with thru crimps in the back of the box to your new calble and then run the cable in and out of your new sockets before returning it back to the spur where you connect it in with the existing wiring connected to the spur to complete the ring. Be careful when you screw the face back on though as you will have more cables in their than normal. It might be worth installing a skeleton box to make the spur surface mount so you have more room for your connections.
Of course there are certain rules and regulations you would be wise to conform to and I am sure you will be told about them very shortly by other members here
Hi Wangerman
I looked inside the spur and there are 2 sets of cables going in.
I thought I would be able to put another cable in the spur then feed the other end to a 2 way plug socket, then from the plug socket add another cable sending that to the 2nd 2 way socket ?
Boiler Spur ---------------d/socket------------------d/socket. (end)
cable cable
I looked inside the spur and there are 2 sets of cables going in.
I thought I would be able to put another cable in the spur then feed the other end to a 2 way plug socket, then from the plug socket add another cable sending that to the 2nd 2 way socket ?
Boiler Spur ---------------d/socket------------------d/socket. (end)
cable cable
If the spur is part of the ring and you really must check this as it could be a radial then you are then double spurring from a ring which is not permissable I am afraid.
There are ways round this but to be honest you are better off extending the ring main.
The main fuse box fuse for all the sockets is marked up "main ring" and when I trip the 32amp fuse the boiler switchs off, so it is definitely part of the ring.
So does that mean its possible the way I said as in:
Spur ------cable-----1st socket-------cable-------2nd socket (end)
So does that mean its possible the way I said as in:
Spur ------cable-----1st socket-------cable-------2nd socket (end)
It is possible the way you suggest it however it is not conforming to regulations but technically it will work yes. It's your house and if you are happy with the way it is wired then go ahead. however I wouldn't go plugging a tumble dryer and a kettle in it at the same time
For the sake of a bit of cable I would seriously consider doing it the correct way
For the sake of a bit of cable I would seriously consider doing it the correct way
I think you should read through this http://www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part_p:diy_electrical_work_and_the_law
After that it is really up to you
After that it is really up to you
Which one(s)?
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