Connector blocks

[Paolo2u]

Hi all....i need to extend wire from a plug socket to a 13amp switched fused connection unit...ive got the 2.5mm electrical wire but unsure if i should be using a 15amp or 30amp connector block.....???

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Do you mean you already have an FCU, and you need to move it, so the cable to it needs to be longer?

 

[Paolo2u]

No...have just bought it and need to extend the wire to it

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You don't need connector blocks - you have no cable to connect to like that. The supply to the FCU is connected directly to the socket.

 

[Paolo2u]

Ok.....what i have is a double socket that needs a FCH run from it due to having 2 double expended sockets running from the main socket but having realized i didnt place a FCH from the main socket to take the power for the 2 new sockets ....if it all makes sense

 

[EFLImpudence]

Put the FCU next to the main socket, then you don't need connectors.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Err no, sorry, I can't visualise what you've got and what you want to do.

Can you do a diagram, or post photos?

 

[Paolo2u]

Ok thats what i have in place now.....it keeps tripping the fuse .....so hqve been told i need to once a FCH just after outlet of new cable but need to extend that cable to the FCH..

 

[Paolo2u]

Hope that helps

 

[ban-all-sheds]

OK.

1. Yes, you do need an FCU where you show it in the 2nd drawing.
2. No, you do not need, and in fact will simply not be able to use, connector blocks, as you will not have any cables with ends to put into them - the cables just go directly into the terminals in the FCU.
3. If there is a breaker tripping then that is not because you have no FCU, and it will not be cured by fitting one. You've done something wrong. What is tripping - is it an MCB or RCD or RCBO? A photo of the wiring you've done would be useful.

 

[Paolo2u]

Hi.....ok i will take a photo of what i did when i get home later....also forgot to say....the first new socket works but when i use the 2nd new socket thats when it tripps the main fuse box.

 

[SUNRAY]

Hi.....ok i will take a photo of what i did when i get home later....also forgot to say....the first new socket works but when i use the 2nd new socket thats when it tripps the main fuse box.

Sounds like it may be a neutral/earth reversal or something similar.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Seems likely.

And BTW, Paolo:

it keeps tripping the fuse .....so hqve been told i need to once a FCH just after outlet of new cable but need to extend that cable to the FCH..

If someone actually told you that the RCD tripping was because you had no FCU, don't ever take electrical advice from them again - they are clueless.