Radial circuit help

[Pretty Mouth]

Because a twin socket constitutes a spur as does a single see appendix 15 BS 7671

I get that bit Pete, what I meant by that was why the distinction between 2 sockets as singles, or 2 sockets as a double? I think Mark Ribbands comment probably hit the nail on the head

 

[SJD]

A 2-gang socket tends to be rated at 20A max total current (and not 26A).

 

[davesparks]

Odd set up, but surely no worse than a double socket spurred from the MCB of a ring final? Incidentally does anyone know why the regs say an unfused spur on a ring final can feed 1 double socket, but not 2 singles?

Years ago the regulations did allow two single sockets on a spur, but that was changed to being one point regardless of whether its a twin or single. I have no idea why the change was made, but would hazard a guess that it related to the increase in available appliances and use of electricity or else maybe it was found that this was leading to overloading.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

It seems strange to me that a double socket is only rated to 20A (not commonly known) when you theoretically could have 26A plugged into them. Clearly it works this way, otherwise there would be fires left right and centre, but it does feel like there is an element of chance involved.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Apologies to the OP, didn't mean to hijack your thread

 

[davesparks]

It seems strange to me that a double socket is only rated to 20A (not commonly known) when you theoretically could have 26A plugged into them. Clearly it works this way, otherwise there would be fires left right and centre, but it does feel like there is an element of chance involved.

The British standard requires that a twin socket be tested with a load of 20A made of of a 13A load and a 7A load. Manufacturers are free to make the total current rating whatever they like above this.

 

[Charlie_]

I would install a new 32 amp supply..
6mm t+e, cooker switch with socket.
3.6kw oven wired into switch
Hotplate plugged into socket
Or if the existing cable is ok then utilise that socket and then use 4mm instead of 6mm.
You shouldn’t have a 3.6kw load wired into a plug

 

[Ali2ndFixLover]

Causes and solutions should not be guessed at. If you don't feel your training and experience are sufficient to enable you to fault find and rectify this job you probably should not be doing it.

Im not doing it, I just advised him not to use it and call a competent person