Adding sockets to RFC

[FatAlan]

Want to add two double sockets to one of my ground floor RFCs. Was initially thinking that it would have to be a FCU to a spur. Would it be better practice to just incorporate them as part of the ring?
Sockets will be running a TV and either PS4 or Xbox depending on what FA junior is in to. Not much else on the rest of the circuit other than four standard lights in the corners of the living room and another TV with linked hifi and satellite thingy?
Going to have fun sinking the back boxes as said wall is old external so straight into brick.

 

[FatAlan]

Them's posh faceplates @FatAlan - whittled from one solid block! Gonna match the others?

Yeah. Gonna have to match. Was wondering if anyone did a triple socket in wood but two doubles would be better me thinks. Trying to remember where I got the originals from nine years ago!

 

[Rpa07]

I don't do second attempts. I did, though, use the butt of the butt crimp with solder before shrink sleeving it. A good joint I was content with.

Is all that tape and butchered crimp on the floor from your first attempt

Tape was from the screw terminal whilst I was chasing - Hey, why am I explaining myself to you!

 

[telectrix]

Neat job apart from the oversized sleeving which don't fit up into the connector.

you try getting smaller earth sleeve from wholesalers. anyway, the sleeve is well up to the wago, just not inside it. so ner, ner.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Yeah. Gonna have to match. Was wondering if anyone did a triple socket in wood but two doubles would be better me thinks. Trying to remember where I got the originals from nine years ago!

varilight kilnwood ash finish.

Edit:

Ash Wood Accessories Switches and Sockets - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Manufacturers/Varilight_Kilnwood/Ash_Accessories/index.html

 

[Rpa07]

you try getting smaller earth sleeve from wholesalers. anyway, the sleeve is well up to the wago, just not inside it. so ner, ner.

Westwood has been the only one mentioning in the past about 2mm sleeving and going up to 4 or 6 mm T+E's CPC, when I see it on an old install it always looks so smart. I've just got to use my 94 metres of 3mm before I get some!​

 

[Rpa07]

Has anyone seen that the company SWA makes little reels of sleeving 20 metres of Brown Blue and Green yellow. Genius idea.

 

[Wilko]

Westwood has been the only one mentioning in the past about 2mm sleeving and going up to 4 or 6 mm T+E's CPC, when I see it on an old install it always looks so smart. I've just got to use my 94 metres of 3mm before I get some!​

I spent £5 on some 2mm just to get some peace

 

[westward10]

I spent £5 on some 2mm just to get some peace

Ah it looks so neat though, attention to detail

 

[FatAlan]

varilight kilnwood ash finish.

Edit:

Ash Wood Accessories Switches and Sockets - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Manufacturers/Varilight_Kilnwood/Ash_Accessories/index.html

Thanks LSK. You saved me a trip upstairs to check my old receipts. (Yes, I am that sad, but I still have a folder full of paperwork showing everything I spent on having extension built and place rewire). Yes, spot on, they be the ones.

 

[FatAlan]

Does anyone make butt connectors that match UK standard conductor colours?

 

[telectrix]

Does anyone make butt connectors that match UK standard conductor colours?

you mean copper coloured?

 

[FatAlan]

you mean copper coloured?

That's why the exams are so difficult. Electricians have to be so precise with the terminology! How about the harmonised colours of the conductor sheathing thingy?

 

[telectrix]

crimps are colour coded according to size. red = 1.5mm, blue = 2.5mm, yellow = 6.0mm. suppose theycould do the same as with fire extinguishers and put different colour rings on them, just to confuse us, like the new standard for e/e signs. the door is below the sign, but the arrow says go up.

 

[westward10]

crimps are colour coded according to size. red = 1.5mm, blue = 2.5mm, yellow = 6.0mm. suppose theycould do the same as with fire extinguishers and put different colour rings on them, just to confuse us, like the new standard for e/e signs. the door is below the sign, but the arrow says go up.

A down arrow is required when the route from the exit is down a stairwell.

 

[telectrix]

A down arrow is required when the route from the exit is down a stairwell.

agreed, my point was that with a sign above an exit door, always has been a downward pointing arrow. now it's an upweard pointing arrow, a bit like a road sign. straight on now being up, rather than pointing to the door.