Outside socket

[CITIZEN PETE]

I'm putting an RCD weather protected socket on an outside wall can I drill though from the inside and run 2.5 twin and earth straight into the back box and do I have to put a switched double pole 13 amp switch on the inside
Thanks in advance Pete

 

[RF Lighting]

No

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

So.im.ok to.use 2.5 t+e through the wall

 

[sparkwright]

Yes, but you don't mention where you are getting the supply from...

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

A socket on a ring main

 

[sparkwright]

A socket on a ring main

Are there two cables at it at the moment?

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

Yes there are

 

[AndyPRK]

The double pole switch helps if the outside socket gets wet, so you can keep your house electrics going

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

Its RCD protected but I think I'll.put a double pole switch on to

 

[oldbutnotdead]

If the ring final is already protected by an RCD then there's little point putting another RCD on- it'll be a tad random as to which one trips first. You don't HAVE to have a double pole isolator inside to control it but it is a very good idea as per AndyPRK. Make sure you seal the cable entry point into the external socket (silicon is usual) and make sure you fit all the gaskets, washers etc.

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

Thank you

 

[AndyPRK]

You are also meant to drill the drain hole out.

 

[CITIZEN PETE]

Yes I've seen that thank you