Moving some sockets

[Pete999]

spinlondon, in actual fact the cable from the last socket does in fact go back through the backboxes to the first socket and then on to the consumer unit, or the next socket wherever that may be.

Ah well you never mentioned that in your drwing

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Ok, then my suggestion stands.

 

[Spoon]

Spoon, what I have plugged in is the 50" TV, a Blue Ray player, the Sky+ box, a Technics AV control receiver DA-SA20, A Gale subwoofer and a Sky Wi-Fi Connector

For this stuff just get yourself a 13A extension lead. Job done.

 

[Bluenose1940]

OK this is what it actually looks like, apologies for any confusion.

 

[Bluenose1940]

OK this is what it actually looks like, apologies for any confusion.

View attachment 33560

 

[Bluenose1940]

OK folks, if I want to take the easy way out of this, can I go the way of the extension lead without worrying about blowing fuses or staring a fire?

Thanks again for the replies.

 

[telectrix]

easiest way is 2 x 4way extension leads. fit all the plug tops each with a 3A fuse. then neither the extension leads or the ring final circuit could not overload. no fuss, no mess minimal cost.

OK folks, if I want to take the easy way out of this, can I go the way of the extension lead without worrying about blowing fuses or staring a fire?

Thanks again for the replies.

yes you can, but fuse each plug top @ 3A or 5A.

 

[Bluenose1940]

Just one question then, is a 3 or 5amp fuse sufficient for the big TV?

Thank you everyone for all your help. Much appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Usually, yes.
There should be some information on the back of the TV stating the power consumption in Watts.
Divide this number by 230, to obtain the rating of the required fuse.
Don't be surprised if it works out less than 1A.

 

[telectrix]

and bear in mind that the fuse is there to protect the cable, not the appliance.

 

[Spoon]

For a 50" tv you will be looking at about 300W That's 1.3A
You will be surprised at how little you will use. If you are concerned then you could buy one of these.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/13a-plug-in-energy-saving-monitor-n67fu
Just plug it into one of your sockets and plug your extension lead into it.

 

[soms]

Personally I use surge protected strips for my AV/computer/sensitive electronic equipment. Saves hassle when short of socket outlets and the total load is still small. IMO the protection is well worth the relatively small cost.

 

[Resu]

My 50" LED TV consumes 51w whilst on. I have a very similar setup (as would alot of people I suspect) and have it all plugged into a surge protector with no issues.