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I have a bungalow extension forming two new rooms; kitchen and a bedroom. My thoughts were to have a new 32A ring run from the CU, supplying both the kitchen and the bedroom (and a new 6A radial circuit for the lighting in the same rooms).
It has been mentioned to me that it's common practice for new kitchens to be supplied by their own 20A radial circuit - other than saving a small amount on cable, is there any advantage to installing a radial circuit here? (Washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the garage, which has it's own MCB)
If the radial option was taken, I guess the existing ring main would need to be cut in to and extended, in order to supply the bedroom. I really wanted to avoid changes to the existing circuits.
I'm aware that adding new circuits is notifiable (and a competent person will be sought to carry out the work), just trying to understand pro's and cons at this point.
It has been mentioned to me that it's common practice for new kitchens to be supplied by their own 20A radial circuit - other than saving a small amount on cable, is there any advantage to installing a radial circuit here? (Washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the garage, which has it's own MCB)
If the radial option was taken, I guess the existing ring main would need to be cut in to and extended, in order to supply the bedroom. I really wanted to avoid changes to the existing circuits.
I'm aware that adding new circuits is notifiable (and a competent person will be sought to carry out the work), just trying to understand pro's and cons at this point.