Could someone please confirm that extending a ring main by the use of 2 30amp junction boxes in no longer allowed, in terms of the building regulations, i need to extend an existing ring main to a new extension, the problem i have is i don't really want to damage the walls by putting in the new cable by tapping into the last socket. Is there a trick that the experts do that i have over looked
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extending a ring main
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Nothing wrong with using JB's but keep them accessible for test/inspecting at a later date.
You can use crimps & heatshrink, use a ratchet crimptool on the crimps. Then the connections do not need to be kept accessible
You can use crimps & heatshrink, use a ratchet crimptool on the crimps. Then the connections do not need to be kept accessible
It is the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) that oversee how wiring is carried out.
could you direct me to where i could buy some crimp connections and a crimp tool from
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