Adding sockets to existing ring.

[entech]

Good evening all.

I am looking to add two double outlet switched sockets to an existing ring main. It is in a bedroom. At present the circuit is 2.5 mm t&e with a 32a mcb in cu.

I want to break into ring at back of an original socket in bedroom and in-line crimp the new leg in and run to new sockets then back to original socket. Question is will I have to upgrade the mcb to include rcd protection as it doesn't have any rcd protection at the moment??

 

[telectrix]

before he comes out with a comment like you should not need to ask this question if you are competent.

 

[entech]

basically...hmm...
was all about you ask a question like this.....but then tootle off breaking into a ring final...

tell me:
do you have any test gear?...
and if so do you know how to use it?

yes/yes.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

yes/yes.

so..

why ask such a basic question in here....if you deem yourself competant to carry out this work?

not getting at you fella....
but i for one am fed up with DIY jobey`s just drifting in...
like its some sort of drop in centre....

 

[entech]

basically...hmm...
was all about you ask a question like this.....but then tootle off breaking into a ring final...

tell me:
do you have any test gear?...
and if so do you know how to use it?

Sorry I don't understand about " tootle off ".

I was always going to have to break into ring wasn't I.

 

[telectrix]

entech, your method looks fine. put heatshrink over the butt crimps, but you really ought to know that all sockets up to 32A for use by general persons need RCD protection. whether you just protect the new sockets that you fit, or protect the whole circuit, is your call.

 

[jjnr78]

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[GLENNSPARK]

Sorry I don't understand about " tootle off ".

I was always going to have to break into ring wasn't I.

were you?

are you sure?

 

[micknew]

entech, your method looks fine. put heatshrink over the butt crimps, but you really ought to know that all sockets up to 32A for use by general persons need RCD protection. whether you just protect the new sockets that you fit, or protect the whole circuit, is your call.

Does make you wonder if the OP is a DIYer if he has to ask questions like this.

 

[micknew]

I think he should get a sparks in for safety reasons.
Plus it would give a job for a fellow sparks, Christmas is coming up.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

entech, your method looks fine. Put heatshrink over the butt crimps, but you really ought to know that all sockets up to 32a for use by general persons need rcd protection. Whether you just protect the new sockets that you fit, or protect the whole circuit, is your call.

20a....

 

[telectrix]

oops...

 

[entech]

entech, your method looks fine. put heatshrink over the butt crimps, but you really ought to know that all sockets up to 32A for use by general persons need RCD protection. whether you just protect the new sockets that you fit, or protect the whole circuit, is your call.

Unless they are in conduit or buried deep enough.?

 

[Geordie Spark]

hmmm goes along with the right foot tapping.

Here ye gan!!

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[dave274]

That's just the cable entech the socket still needs protecting by an rcd. have a look at 411.3.3

 

[entech]

That's just the cable entech the socket still needs protecting by an rcd. have a look at 411.3.3

Isn't that note for additional protection thou, in case of installation in special locations?. (Part 7).