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  1. Pretty Mouth

    A2 and A3 radials for sockets

    Browsing the OSG, I notice in section 7 that the data for ring finals assumes the load is distributed throughout the circuit, whereas the data for 20A and 32A radials assumes a terminal load. So my question (particularly to those who install radial socket circuits regularly, in preference to...
  2. G

    NHBC want sockets at 450mm??

    Hi all, New build house and I've put my switches at 1100 and sockets 550mm centers NHBC said they want them at 450mm ans 1200 as part M, ive told him those are the minimums and max. they are insisting that they are right, are they ? almost told him where to go but big boss was there so had to...
  3. D

    5 x For SaleCrabtree Curved Double 2 Pole 2 Gang Switched Sockets CR1307/D Clamp Connect £13 Plus £3 P&P

    5 x For Sale Crabtree Curved Double 2 Pole 2 Gang Switched Sockets CR1307/D Clamp Connect £13 Plus £3 P&P
  4. S

    I am wanting to put some extra sockets in a shed. Bulgaria

    Hi. I'm in Bulgaria and wanting to add some extra sockets, what I was planning on doing was cutting into the feed that supplies the next room and adding the sockets as I go and then connecting back up to the cable. Can I just put a connector in and run a spur to the plug or should I come in and...
  5. R

    External wiring of indoor sockets in a SIPs garden room.

    Hello everyone, First time post here. I've been tasked with wiring a garden office, but the customers would like the internal sockets and the electric heaters to be wired externally - between the SIPs panel and the external cladding - as they intend to keep the internal chipboard finish of the...
  6. D

    Anyone used these new sockets from MK? What are your thoughts?

    New sockets by MK - anyone used them? Almost like WAGO connectors to the back.
  7. C

    Switching sockets and lights from plastic to metal, earth wire query.

    Hi all, hoping everyone has enjoyed their bank holiday weekend. I hope this post goes in the right place as I've just joined. I'm looking to swap a two way light switch and two double plug sockets from bog standard plastic ones to stainless steel ones, the existing wiring (old colours) has an...
  8. J

    Adding 5 double plug sockets to garage

    Hi, I am looking for some advice on the best way to install 5 double plug sockets into my garage, all of which will be running multiple computers. My CU is located in the garage. Would it be best to install the sockets onto their own ring main, or to add them onto the existing garage circuit...
  9. H

    2 sockets working out of 5

    Hello I have added 5 sockets to a double socket the double socket in the annexe has a 2.5 armoured cable added which goes down to the summer house before going in the summerhouse it runs. A water feature on an exterior fused switch then goes in to the summer house where the first...
  10. S

    Does anybody recognise these sockets?

    Hi all, Long shot but can anybody tell me the make of these particular sockets? Many thanks
  11. W

    Sockets wired in black rubber query

    testing a property there, the sockets were wired in black rubber 2 core with bare stranded earth coming into the boxes. Done all the Ring tests and everything was fine, continuity between all conductors and R1+R2 fine also. Just wondering is it safe because you got the 2 core cable without a cpc...
  12. P

    Is it within the regs to fit sockets without securing them to a wall/cupboard?

    Hi, moved into a new home and the sockets for the fridge and freezer have just been left loose on the floor behind the kitchen cupboard base trim. To me this look like a rough installation but Persimmon insist it is within the regs. Can anyone confirm and if it isn't do you know which reg I can...
  13. A

    New garden shed supply and garden sockets RCD protection?

    Hi, I need some advice on a garden supply project. An existing small garden shed is being replaced which had a supply to it for a light and two sockets , and a radial socket circuit which continued around the garden. The old installation had a 6mm supply coming into a 63A 30mA RCD as a main...
  14. M

    C&G Level 3 Project Question (Cafe ring final sockets length)

    Hi guys I'm a bit frazzled by the wording on the main project. So, we are told to keep the max circuit length down to 30m, tutors said that isnt physically possible so just try to keep it under 40m and they noted that the socket circuit was a bit of a mental one and that the 30m guidance set...
  15. C

    UK Kitchen sockets tripped wont come back on

    So my kitchen sockets tripped, it won't let me switch back on just keeps tripping again. Im no expert, but switched all sockets off excepts the ones I cant get too fridge/freezer and washing machine. Is this a fire hazard or safe to leave overnight till I can contact landlord in the morning...
  16. D

    How do you disconnect neon lights in sockets while doing insulation resistance test.

    Hello everyone, I was just wondering how do you disconnect neon lights from socket outlets when doing insulation resistance test, as this will effect the readings, thanks.
  17. D

    I want a 16 amp socket in the garage with 3 double sockets

    I have a 4mm2 armored cable going from the CU in the house, under the drive and into the garage. The breaker for this is a 16 amp type B. I want to have 2.2KW planer machine in the garage that has a 16 amp plug whilst also keeping three existing double sockets in the garage. The three double...
  18. timhoward

    Zones and sockets

    Regarding the "sockets allowed 3m horizontally from the boundary of zone 1" reg...something I've never had to consider before as most UK bathrooms wouldn't be big enough! Looking at this plan from OSG Does the 3m only apply in the direction of my red arrow, or does it arc around in the same...
  19. J

    fitting outside weatherproof sockets with rcd

    Hello. I am thinking of fitting an outside weatherproof socket unit. I will run the cable back through the wall via a surface mounted box to a kitchen socket where it will be plugged in with a 13 amp fuse. I will use 2.5mm square cable and trunking. The kitchen socket is already covered by...
  20. H

    Ring circuit for all the sockets ?

    Hi there, Hoping for some advice if possible.. Just moved into a property and have gone over the wiring that has been tested and inspected in the last 18months The house is a fairly small 2 bed (around 53m2 over 2 floors) What surprised me the most is that at the consumer unit there are...

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