I have had to replace a socket although the wires needed to be terminated again and the new socket terminals can only take 1 cable even when doubling over. Is it acceptable to join the ring using in-sure connectors then use 2.5mm t&e cable to connect a double socket to the in-sure connectors?
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Acceptable?
- Thread starter Dan19
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Yes. That's fine.
Ok, thank you.
¿Que?
Doubling over will halve the number of conductors any terminal can take so saying that is like saying "I can only afford one {whatever} even when they double the price of it", or "I can only eat one pizza even when they double the size of them".
What sort of sockets are they?
Have you tried quadrupling it? Maybe they'll fit then.
Haha, I think I meant to say even if they are not doubled over
I was told to double over when possible. Thanks everyone
What size are the conductors?
If the socket outlet won't happily take two 2.5mm^2 or 4mm^2 conductors then it doesn't comply with BS 1363.
If the socket outlet won't happily take two 2.5mm^2 or 4mm^2 conductors then it doesn't comply with BS 1363.
Get a decent socket is the best answer.
What make is this socket you have?
What make is this socket you have?
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