2 switch socket connection to a cable with a 3 pin plug at the end

[Deleted member 26818]

Always wondered why they produce sockets where the Earth terminals are not linked.
From what I understand, it's to allow for a clean Earth.

 

[westward10]

They are linked they came about when Section 607 was introduced for maintaining the earth for equipment with high leakage currents the theory being that one terminal could come lose and having two reduced the possibility of an earth return loss.

 

[KEV 1 N]

Always wondered why they produce sockets where the Earth terminals are not linked.
From what I understand, it's to allow for a clean Earth.

They're used for computer rooms or science labs

 

[Deleted member 26818]

They are linked.

Yes, in this instance they are.
However it has been discussed here in the past and on other forums that some accessories have un-linked Earth terminals.

 

[Pete999]

They are linked they came about when Section 607 was introduced for maintaining the earth for equipment with high leakage currents the theory being that one terminal could come lose and having two reduced the possibility of an earth return loss.

F course only if the high integrity circuits were wired as described in 607

 

[Des 56]

If that is your intention,leave the sockets alone,they already have in build shutters that is designed to make them childproof
Fitting those cover contraptions will no doubt vastly increase the danger to a child

Perhaps the covers can fit nicely in your waste bin where they no doubt belong

The rating of funny given to my post by the op is misguided
pneme82, Sorry to say but not for one moment was any of that post meant to be funny

 

[pneme82]

Hi all, finally completed the task. Changed the position of the trunking and just need to repaint a few patches it caused and I'm good to go. If this doesn't look right, please let me know and I'll call the electrician as someone suggested. I used 1cm thick 3 core cable with a plug fitted with a 13amp fuse in it.

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[Des 56]

Its your decision but I would have dropped that vertical trunking down the door frame and used the skirting rather than having it coming down full drop in the middle of the wall
By the way,glad to see that you have not fitted any of those dangerous plastic safety items into the unused outlet