Long socket extension to loft

[vw]

Hi,

I am going to wire a socket to my loft. Instead of wiring from main ring downstair, there is single socket available just beneath the access hatch. I wonder if I can wire a long extension from this socket to supply my PC and printer. Total length of extension is about 5.5m maximum.

Many thanks in advances

 

[sparkybird]

Your best bet is to plug in a long extension lead to this socket. Job done.

If you attempt to wire a new socket from this one, you can't be sure the existing one is not a spur (from which you shouldn't extend without completing other work)

I'd just go for the plug in option!

SB

 

[vw]

sparkybird, thanks for your reply. could you please tell what kind of cable do you use (cable specification)

many thanks in advances

 

[chojin360]

have a read of these - it might help

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=101554

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=49499

Stu