Can I use terminal blocks

[goble]

I currently have a single socket which has three wires going into it. Two I presume are the ring main and one is for a spur leading off to another socket. It is all RCD protected at the consumer unit.

For various reasons I want to get rid of the socket itself but keep the wiring in place using the back box and then have a blank plate. Can I do this work myself as I was wondering if just using terminal blocks is acceptable?

If its not, what is the best and safest way to keep the wiring.

 

[JohnW2]

I currently have a single socket which has three wires going into it. Two I presume are the ring main and one is for a spur leading off to another socket. It is all RCD protected at the consumer unit. For various reasons I want to get rid of the socket itself but keep the wiring in place using the back box and then have a blank plate. Can I do this work myself as I was wondering if just using terminal blocks is acceptable?

Yes, provided that it (beneath its blank plate) remains 'accessible' for inspection and testing, it is acceptable to do as you suggest with a terminal block of adequate rating (30A or more).

Kind Regards, John

 

[goble]

thanks for the reply and the advice.