I need to add 2 double sockets to an area where there is already one double socket on a ring main. Can I - take one set of wires out of existing socket, replace with a new wire to a new socket link this new socket to another new socket and then join the second new socket to the origional wires that i removed from the first socket??? Is there another way to get 6 plug sockets in one place?
Adding sockets to a ring main
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is one of the cables long enough to be moved to your new socket? If so do this then loop back thru your 2nd new socket and back to the original socket- so the 3 of them have 2 cables at them maintaining the ring.
Is a 6 way extension maybe an idea, or a bit untidy looking?
Is a 6 way extension maybe an idea, or a bit untidy looking?
A way of doing it is to fit a Dual Box instead of your existing double-socket backbox.
A Dual Box will accept two single accesories (wherether they are Single Sockets, FCUs, anything else.
Your two existing Ring cables will almost certainly be long enough to put one into the LHS socket and one into the RHS socket.
You can then run a loop away from LHS socket, and returning to RHS socket. This will be an enlargement of the ring and you can put as many sockets on it as you want.
Do you understand what I mean?
A Dual Box will accept two single accesories (wherether they are Single Sockets, FCUs, anything else.
Your two existing Ring cables will almost certainly be long enough to put one into the LHS socket and one into the RHS socket.
You can then run a loop away from LHS socket, and returning to RHS socket. This will be an enlargement of the ring and you can put as many sockets on it as you want.
Do you understand what I mean?
Big John, I haven't looked how much excess cable I have but the sockets are going next to each other so I'm sure that one of the cables will reach the new socket. If not is it possible to extend the cable will a 30amp connecting block be ok?
John D, I think I understand what you mean but I haven't heard of a dual box before, i'll have a look on the web to find one. do you know any good companys to buy electrical goods from ie. screwfix...
Is it safe that 3 double sockets are going to be next to each other on the ring?
Cheers for all the advice!
John D, I think I understand what you mean but I haven't heard of a dual box before, i'll have a look on the web to find one. do you know any good companys to buy electrical goods from ie. screwfix...
Is it safe that 3 double sockets are going to be next to each other on the ring?
Cheers for all the advice!
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i built a big built-in tv and hifi cupboard a few years ago, and took a fused spur off the ring main, to 4 double sockets in the back of the recesses.
The switch comes in handy for just shutting everything off (i have a wierd phobia of little red LEDs while im in bed, and it saves energy too
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The switch comes in handy for just shutting everything off (i have a wierd phobia of little red LEDs while im in bed, and it saves energy too
)i would have, but i was builting a kustom kabinet for my telly and hifi and speakers, so i wanted a nice sleek look, not multi-way leads trailing about everywhere. There was a horrid alcove there before, its amazing what a bit of 2x2 and some chipboard can doJohnD said:
built it all myself. Might post a picture in the "your diy projects" section.DIYnot Local
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