RCD protect conservatory

[Simon New]

Hi,

My conservatory has 4 x double sockets and operates from a 13amp switched fused spur.
I've just run an outdoor double socket from one of the inside sockets so I can use a fishpond pump.

Q: Should I of used a RCD protected outdoor socket or am I ok replying on the internal 13amp fused spur?

Or would I be better of replacing the 13amp fused spur for a RCD proected version which then would protect all the sockets in the conservatory?

TIA.

 

[telectrix]

it's true, mate. her mate's birthdaysaturday, so they gon on a jolly.sadly she has to cut short as daughter is unwell.she be back later. i need to tidy up and kick out the floozy.

 

[littlespark]

Another thread hijacked by small talk.
Sorry, OP.

As others have said, having 2 rcd’s in series can be a nuisance. A fault outside may trip either or both rcd’s
You will also be aware that you have 5 points on a radial circuit limited by the 13A fuse. Can’t go plugging in loads of heaters in the conservatory in the winter.

 

[MJPD29]

Thanks Barnaby.
Yes Pete the CU does supply RCD protection to the whole of the house, which then leads on to the fused spur switch in the conservatory.

I suppose my original question should of added, what would the benefit of me putting a rcd double socket outdoors insead of the cheaper standard outdoor socket?

There is no benefit as you already have RCD protection at the consumer unit