sockets

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    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...
  2. S

    Does anybody recognise these sockets?

    Hi all, Long shot but can anybody tell me the make of these particular sockets? Many thanks
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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.
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    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. P

    Garage supply

    Hi there. So I put power into my garage but having a few issues. I've connected the SWA from a 32amp breaker in the main CU (See yellow arrow in picture) out to the garage CU which has a 16amp breaker for 5 sockets and 6amp for 2 LED Strip lights. I've earthed this at the garage CU. Plug sockets...
  14. S

    Sockets on a radial circuit

    Hi all, After some advice here to settle my mind, is there any regulations to limit the number of sockets on a 20A 2.5mm radial? Reading regulation 433.1 i know it states 50m² floor area, but i can't seem to find anything about the number of sockets? Or is it just the total load that...
  15. L

    Anyone used "S-Box" Kitchen worktop pop up sockets ?

    Design, Installation + Data - The S-Box - https://www.the-sbox.com/design-installation/ These things ! Trying to source a nice quality twin gang unit for a Island .
  16. J

    UK mcb tripping after new sockets

    hi all. A friend asked if i would look at his kitchen sockets as they would trip just the mcb now and then. i said ill look but thats it as he had a electrician install 3 spurs and add 1 socket on a radial circuit 16amp mcb and looks like 6mm t&e from mb for the circuit and looks like the combi...
  17. timhoward

    MICC cable and sockets

    Bit of advice please. Not too used to this stuff. In large old building, a couple of MICC radial circuits feeding a few sockets each. All tests pass, all RCD protected, very good Zs etc. Questions: chassis of metal consumer unit being used for CPC, no banjos/fly leads etc. It clearly works...
  18. C

    UK Sockets in dog parlour

    Going to be doing a dogs pamper salon. A wooden shed building appx 2m x 2m. They want sockets on a couple of walls, plus a shower to wash dogs. Big problem with 3m rule. Suggested under sink 7 litre water heater attached to shower hose. Does this still become a shower? Would I be able to use IP...
  19. B

    Sockets for commercial kitchen

    Which make of single socket would you recommend for a commercial kitchen with 3kW plug in fryers so they don’t melt?
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    Adding Outside sockets to existing

    Hi all , I understand that you can’t spur of off a spur , ideally adding sockets would best be done by splitting the ring and completing it. Currently have an outside socket on the back of the house which won’t be used at all but we have a decking area further up the garden which I want to add 2...
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