Am2 socket circuit help!!

[Adam95ye]

Hi. I've got a resit for the Am2 in a month as I failed the socket circuit. The problem is, I'm not sure how ! I've drawn a quick diagram of the wiring they give you and how I would wire it.
The top drawing is the diagram they give you..

 

[gazdkw82]

Is that what they actually give you?

Was the writing below (DB-11 etc) part of what they gave you?

To me it looks like a small ting and a spur?

 

[Wilko]

Hi Adam, this description from a student begins with "read the instructions because they may change" but here it is :

 

[gazdkw82]

Good info wilko.

Pretty simple given that info

 

[Strima]

One of the tested areas, as pointed out earlier in this thread, is following the design criteria. If you don’t follow it you fail.

 

[gazdkw82]

So the SFCU is the spur, protecting a 2gang socket?

 

[Strima]

So the SFCU is the spur, protecting a 2gang socket?

Yes

 

[westward10]

Hi Adam, this description from a student begins with "read the instructions because they may change" but here it is :

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I wonder what an incorrectly rated 13A fuse is.

 

[Wilko]

Maybe it's one of those fake fuses from a certain shop

 

[Rpa07]

I watched that @Wilko - it did make me wonder about a couple of threads that have come in regarding heated and melted plug tops and socket outlets - could it be a fake fuse providing a ‘one bar fire’ in the circuit under a loaded condition - next time I tell you, next time!
I shall sacrifice one of every packet of fuses from now on to see if the silica sand pours out - if I’m careful I can put it back in an glue it together again!

 

[Pete999]

11 12 and 13 is a ring main. 14 is a spur

There is your 1st mistake it's not a Ring Main, it's a Ring Final circuit

 

[Pete999]

There is your 1st mistake it's not a Ring Main, it's a Ring Final circuit

Yes it is old Mate, but trainees need to understand circuit designation. things like calling a RFC a ring main, might be just enough to tip the balance in the examiners thought process, just saying.

 

[ipf]

Yes it is old Mate, but trainees need to understand circuit designation. things like calling a RFC a ring main, might be just enough to tip the balance in the examiners thought process, just saying.

Yep, it counts.....just like the 240v brigade.

 

[Flash]

You failed as you haven't followed the diagram, they are given to you 1 to see if your competent and 2 to ensure you can follow diagrams, wiring diagrams and schedules etc as they also give you the wiring code ie 6242y so if you don't follow the instructions you fail.

 

[TheCodboy]

Lad I did my AM2 with failed his install because he used 1mm not 1.5. Like people are saying,it’s because it’s specified on the drawing that 1.5 is to be used. Follow everything to the letter. No deviations.

 

[bigmark]

I wonder what an incorrectly rated 13A fuse is.

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