Can I...

[Spark123]

My intention is to spur off the ring at the socket with a 16A socket as this is by far the easiest solution. I cant find any reg which stops me doing this though as some of you have said, it doesnt seem right.

Theres probably something in the bit on overcurrent protection.

 

[clodhopper]

My intention is to spur off the ring at the socket with a 16A socket as this is by far the easiest solution. I cant find any reg which stops me doing this though as some of you have said, it doesnt seem right.

Theres probably something in the bit on overcurrent protection.

Don't see that. It's a 32A ring main. A 16A socket sounds to me to be lighter on potential current drawn than a double 13A socket

 

[Adam_151]

A double socket is rated at 13A total the problem with what you propose to do is you have the appliance flex unprotected except by the 32A RFC breaker... I'd spur to your 16A ceeform via a 16A breaker

 

[clodhopper]

A double socket is rated at 13A total the problem with what you propose to do is you have the appliance flex unprotected except by the 32A RFC breaker... I'd spur to your 16A ceeform via a 16A breaker

Right. Now I understand. Cheers