Recent content by Rpe30

Sorry, should have been clearer. The existing socket is spurred off a socket on the ring, and there's an FCU spurred off the spur socket

Sorry, just want to make sure I understand. So the FCU first then I can go to a JB, and then to a light and 2 sockets? (as long as not exceeding 13a load)

Oh right okay, didn't realise it didn't meet regs. So my options are: Lose the FCU and existing socket and extend the cable through to the new socket therefore losing the light & socket in the cupboard? Lose the FCU and use a regular extension lead to the new socket location, but then can I...

So better to use a regular extension lead? PS. Why doesn't existing installation meet regs? It's been fused down for the light.

Hi all, I'm looking at fitting a wall socket and running the cable out the back, through wall in to a cupboard and putting a plug top on the end of the cable and plugging it into a existing wall socket. The new socket would be used for a router and a lamp. Is this OK to do? I suppose its the...