Extension lead from a Spur

[mikey1981]

Hi,

I've just got myself an aquarium and its going to need about 8 sockets with a max power draw of around 600 watts, most the time more like 300 watts though...

My question: Is it safe to create an extension lead with 8 sockets on it and have it running from a spur that I fitted when decorating last year?

Also should I have it connected to an RCD as water is obviously involved?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[ericmark]

All sockets under 20A fitted since June 2008 should be RCD protected. So long as all outputs are through a single 13A fuse you can have as many as you like and you can buy 8 output extension leads

 

[mikey1981]

Next question then...

Does anyone know where i can find at least 8 socket extension that has a lead of at least 3.5 Metres?

 

[ericmark]

I think you will struggle to find 3.5 meters on leads of the type I show. these from Maplin click on picture are fitted with 2 meters as are most but you should be able to view the unit to see if longer wire can be fitted and they do 2 way units with 5 meters of flex see here

 

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