The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

[Scolmore]

The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!
When wiring socket outlets do you:
1. Use ring final circuits
2. Use radial circuits

 

[ipf]

I think a more searching question would be:
'Apart from selecting ring or radial socket-outlet circuits on their merits for the requirements of a particular installation, do you have a personal preference or dislike for one or the other on the basis of conceptual limitations, suspicions or gut feelings?'

Then most domestic's wouldn't understand what you're tawkin abaat...???? until they get to 'gut feelings'

JOKE LADS!!...........Just quoted for a replacement CU.

 

[littlespark]

Where is option 3 - Lollypop?

 

[Pete999]

Where is option 3 - Lollypop?

It's not in my opinion, a standard circuit as far as BS7671 is concerned at least I don't think so.

 

[littlespark]

Maybe I should have put an “ironic” emoji on my post. I know it’s not a standard circuit

 

[Pete999]

Maybe I should have put an “ironic” emoji on my post. I know it’s not a standard circuit

Hindsight us a wonderful invention Mate don't fret over it.

 

[Strima]

Either depending upon the type of property and intended use of the circuit.

 

[Midwest]

Click aren't thinking of manufacturing AFDD's

 

[littlespark]

Number of sockets to install is also a factor. 1 point on a ring is a bit pointless....

“Ironic” emoji

 

[sinewove]

Number of sockets to install is also a factor. 1 point on a ring is a bit pointless....

“Ironic” emoji

Could,nt you have a problem with grouping if many 2.5mm t and e leaving the cu if all radials?
S

 

[pc1966]

Number of sockets to install is also a factor. 1 point on a ring is a bit pointless....

Well if you are talking BIG sockets and have to double up conductors for current carrying capacity...

But exactly the point. For a couple of sockets radial is the best plan, for a whole floor's worth (or high-ish power density like a kitchen, or high protective conductor currents like computer room) then the ring rules them all.

What is the big deal? Click-bait? Oh yes, it worked...

 

[FatAlan]

Where is option 3 - Lollypop?

What about option 4 - Hedgehog. RFC with loads of spurs?

 

[GBDamo]

What about option 4 - Hedgehog. RFC with loads of spurs?

A coronavirus, a 6mm ring with lots of 6mm radials with 2.5 rings on the end.

Completely noncompliant, unnecessary and impractical but it would look lovely on a drawing.

 

[ferg]

Both have their uses and like most I use whatever is best at the time.

 

[Dustydazzler]

If it’s just one or two sockets required it’s a simple 20a radial feeder

if it’s More than 2 than it’s a ring for me

 

[telectrix]

surprised that nobody has commented that rings are for cooking on. ( chip pan/frying pan/saucepan). .