Spurring off a socket

[Dmann]

Dmann
Hi all,

Need some advice please.

I am looking to extend sockets in storage space and want to check how to go about it. There is a double socket that runs from fuseboard and this is the only socket on this wire, there is a 13amp fcu between socket and fuseboard. Could I spur of this socket 3 times - spurring once off of each socket without another fcu? Would I be able to add a ip rated switch between the last two sockets for plug in decking lights etc?

Thankyou.

 

[JohnW2]

.... There is a double socket that runs from fuseboard and this is the only socket on this wire, there is a 13amp fcu between socket and fuseboard.

Are you sure about all that (it sounds a bit odd)?

Do you know if anything else is connected in the fuseboard to the same place as the cable feeding this socket (via an FCU)?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Dmann]

Hi

Its the only one on fuse on consumer unit with it's own isolator

 

[securespark]

Can you post pictures?

 

[JohnW2]

Its the only one on fuse on consumer unit with it's own isolator

What is the rating of the MCB (or fuse) in the consumer unit serving that circuit? Do you know what size is the cable connecting the consumer unit to the FCU?

Regardless of the answers to the above, the simple/short answer to your question is that you can do as you suggest, and connect as many additional sockets (or anything else) as you want to the load side of the FCU (i.e. the side feeding the current socket) - but the total current available for all sockets will then be limited to 13A. However, depending upon your answers to the above, there might be alternative solutions which could be 'better' for you.

Kind Regards, John