Outside Socket

[rob1993]

Hi there iv been asked to install 2 outside sockets and was wondering the best way people would do this.

first things first the ring is currently not rcd protected so could I get away with getting 2 outdoor rcd sockets instead of putting an rcbo on the whole circuit??
also what would be the best way to wire it, by splitting the ring or would it be okay to put a FCU which then feeds both sockets?

 

[Pete999]

FCU then feed the sockets, I would imagine it would be a bit of a bogger to split the RFC

 

[rob1993]

yeah was thinking that because I would have to extend the ring if I did that! only thing is im not sure what its feeding so not sure if they will maybe be drawing more than 13A! any thoughts on the RCD?

 

[nickblake]

use an RCD switch fuse then out from there to the outside sockets be a little cheaper than 2 RCD sockets , also dont forget this work will be notifiable

 

[R G]

RCD fused spur feeding the two weatherproof sockets should do it,,,

Ah beat me to it Nick,,,,

 

[MDJ]

Hi there iv been asked to install 2 outside sockets and was wondering the best way people would do this.

first things first the ring is currently not rcd protected so could I get away with getting 2 outdoor rcd sockets instead of putting an rcbo on the whole circuit??
also what would be the best way to wire it, by splitting the ring or would it be okay to put a FCU which then feeds both sockets?

Are they close to each other? or in different parts of the outside?

 

[Octopus]

use an RCD switch fuse then out from there to the outside sockets be a little cheaper than 2 RCD sockets , also dont forget this work will be notifiable

depends where you are in the UK!

 

[rob1993]

okay thanks, yeah they are right next to each other so would be easy to run between.

only thing im now thinking Is how much load they might be taking!

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im in Scotland does that make It notifiable?

 

[R G]

We might have a RCD fused spur knocking around from last night , if you need it , might need testing though first ,,,,

 

[rob1993]

thanks but should be able to get a hold of one pretty easily! so does anyone know if this work is still notifiable in Scotland??

 

[Octopus]

okay thanks, yeah they are right next to each other so would be easy to run between.

only thing im now thinking Is how much load they might be taking!

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im in Scotland does that make It notifiable?

Good man - the correct question to ask the client. 4 x os sockets - the mind boggles!

 

[nickblake]

depends where you are in the UK!

good point should have added that after

 

[jimmymac]

thanks but should be able to get a hold of one pretty easily! so does anyone know if this work is still notifiable in Scotland??

Hi Rob, it's not notifiable, providing you are competent to install, test and certificate

 

[rob1993]

just text the client there, turns out its supplying 2 caravans.!! he said microwave,tv,lights and shower in each,both used on a daily basis! haha that totally changes everything.

 

[jimmymac]

just text the client there, turns out its supplying 2 caravans.!! he said microwave,tv,lights and shower in each,both used on a daily basis! haha that totally changes everything.

You could say that...lol