Convert single 3pin socket to double for Combi boiler

[sonaldo]

I've got a Combi boiler in a cupboard that is plugged into a single 3pin socket (which sits proud of the wall, i.e. back box not flush). It's in a convenient position for me to run my laptop, monitor, etc. from. Could you please tell me whether it's safe to:

- simply plug a two way adapter into the single socket and run the boiler off that and a multi plug for the monitor and laptop charger (to me that sounds dangerous as it's an adapter plugged into an adapter)...
- convert the single socket into a double socket and plugging the boiler into one socket and a multi plug for laptop, monitor etc into the other socket

Thanks

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

- simply plug a two way adapter into the single socket and run the boiler off that and a multi plug for the monitor and laptop charger (to me that sounds dangerous as it's an adapter plugged into an adapter)...
- convert the single socket into a double socket and plugging the boiler into one socket and a multi plug for laptop, monitor etc into the other socket

Either way should be absolutely fine, providing the socket is powered all of the time - there are no timers, stats, or etc, switching the socket's power on and off. You may find, the socket is on a ring, feeding a large part of the house, or it is just on a radial circuit, intended only to supply the boiler.

 

[ebee]

The socket should either be unswitched or, if switched, should be double pole switched, not single pole switched.

 

[RandomGrinch]

The socket should either be unswitched or, if switched, should be double pole switched, not single pole switched.

...or the boiler service engineer could simply pull the plug!

 

[Taylortwocities]

...or the boiler service engineer could simply pull the plug!

The best form of double pole isolation known to man (or woman!)

 

[ebee]

or the boiler service engineer could simply pull the plug!

Problem being a SP switch invites someone to use the option of only switching L and not N. A DP switch or no switch at all encourages total removal of all Lives, a SP switch does not.