Hi folks.
I cut one of the cables on my ring circuit, attached the 2 now separate ends to a new 30a junction box, and then run 2 additional spurs from the same junction box, using 32a twin and earth, on the end of each of these new spurs is a twin plug socket with usb.
I did the work with my father in law, who’s an avid DIYer and has been doing diy for 60 years.
We did a really good job, cables cut nice, neat, secure, tested them, and all working.
Due to a rush to get the job done before decorators, I pre installed the new sockets and cabling, ready for the junction, and only then did I realise I should have extended the ring.....it was too late, I had sealed the walls up and could not get another cable in. We used a square 30a MK box, which had ample room for the cables.
These are bedside outlets, not for heavy consuming items.
Some forums and people have now put the fear of god in me that this is dangerous, however I have read mixed opinions (e.g. apparatly 1 spur from any point is the Reg, ok.....so I have 2 on mine, but is this really much different than if I added another junction 10 inches away for my second spur)
Is this really a concern to warrant me ripping it all back out?
It’s a good tidy job.
I know there’s regulations and partP......hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Views?
Many thanks.
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I cut one of the cables on my ring circuit, attached the 2 now separate ends to a new 30a junction box, and then run 2 additional spurs from the same junction box, using 32a twin and earth, on the end of each of these new spurs is a twin plug socket with usb.
I did the work with my father in law, who’s an avid DIYer and has been doing diy for 60 years.
We did a really good job, cables cut nice, neat, secure, tested them, and all working.
Due to a rush to get the job done before decorators, I pre installed the new sockets and cabling, ready for the junction, and only then did I realise I should have extended the ring.....it was too late, I had sealed the walls up and could not get another cable in. We used a square 30a MK box, which had ample room for the cables.
These are bedside outlets, not for heavy consuming items.
Some forums and people have now put the fear of god in me that this is dangerous, however I have read mixed opinions (e.g. apparatly 1 spur from any point is the Reg, ok.....so I have 2 on mine, but is this really much different than if I added another junction 10 inches away for my second spur)
Is this really a concern to warrant me ripping it all back out?
It’s a good tidy job.
I know there’s regulations and partP......hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Views?
Many thanks.
