I am planning to install an external socket when I do some re-wiring work. I will apply to LABC re: part P.
I have a split load CU with 4 RCD ways, 1 used for all sockets and 3 free. It also has 6 non-RCD ways, non currently free. There is a ring for sockets upstairs with the 3!! double sockets downstairs spurred from it. The kitchen has its own radial circuit.
I initially planned to install a new ring for the downstairs through lounge and hall (7 double outlets) and replace the radial in the kitchen. I was going to connect both of these circuits to the RCD side of the CU leaving just one spare way. The shower is currently connected to the non-RCD side of the CU so I was going to move it into the last free RCD way. The non-RCD side would have a free way after I had moved the shower and kitchen socket circuits and added a new radial for the oven.
Now we have decided an external socket would be very useful for occasional use, lawn mover, etc.. However I am now stuck as to where to connect it to as I know it needs RCD protection.
Could I include it into the downstairs ring when I install it? Or should I try to keep a RCD way on the CU free to dedicate to this outlet?
I have a split load CU with 4 RCD ways, 1 used for all sockets and 3 free. It also has 6 non-RCD ways, non currently free. There is a ring for sockets upstairs with the 3!! double sockets downstairs spurred from it. The kitchen has its own radial circuit.
I initially planned to install a new ring for the downstairs through lounge and hall (7 double outlets) and replace the radial in the kitchen. I was going to connect both of these circuits to the RCD side of the CU leaving just one spare way. The shower is currently connected to the non-RCD side of the CU so I was going to move it into the last free RCD way. The non-RCD side would have a free way after I had moved the shower and kitchen socket circuits and added a new radial for the oven.
Now we have decided an external socket would be very useful for occasional use, lawn mover, etc.. However I am now stuck as to where to connect it to as I know it needs RCD protection.
Could I include it into the downstairs ring when I install it? Or should I try to keep a RCD way on the CU free to dedicate to this outlet?