Spurring from an existing socket

[jags]

Can you spur from an existing socket using 2.5mm T&E connected to a plug.

I realise you need to have a flex connected to a plug but this is a socket in the garage not used and I was thinking of running a 2.5mm T&E to another new double socket in the garage, with the supply end connected to a 13A plug, plugged into an existing socket.

Thank you in advance

 

[Qedelec]

I wouldn't advise putting a plug on the end of T&E as the solid conductors will be stressed by you plugging and unplugging.
Why not run into the socket (providing its on a ring or end of a radial).
Cable used for fixed wiring is appropriate for that task, if plan to connect to a plug, use flex.

 

[JohnD]

If you want a socket in another part of your garage, and you were thinking of plugging it into an existing socket, why not use an extension lead?

 

[jags]

Thank you for that useful information.

It won't be plugged or unplugged all the time, but nevertheless I like both ideas.

 

[Qedelec]

It doesn't matter how often its unplugged/plugged.
The cable is not suitable.
What would happen if I bought your house. Can you be certain I would not use your installation diferently.

 

[slippyr4]

It's also quite hard to wire a plug with solid core. It doesn't flex very much.

 

[Bazdaa]

It doesn't matter how often its unplugged/plugged.
The cable is not suitable.
What would happen if I bought your house. Can you be certain I would not use your installation diferently.

Although the idea is not a good one, and the cable would be hard to wire to a plug (not impossible). Why is the cable not suitable, as its 2.5 TC&E and would be used if he was running a proper spur.

P.S. Thats a question, not a challenge.

Bazdaa

 

[Spark123]

It doesn't matter how often its unplugged/plugged.
The cable is not suitable.
What would happen if I bought your house. Can you be certain I would not use your installation diferently.

Although the idea is not a good one, and the cable would be hard to wire to a plug (not impossible). Why is the cable not suitable, as its 2.5 TC&E and would be used if he was running a proper spur.

P.S. Thats a question, not a challenge.

Bazdaa

2.5mm² twin and earth is used for fixed installation and if flexed often enough the solid conductors can break. If he were to use this cable to wire it as a spur off the ring there is not a problem providing the wiring is suitably fixed.

 

[Bazdaa]

Thanks.

Bazdaa