Spur off a Spur, extra sockets?

[Diy592]

Hi,

Wanting to have an extra double socket and a single socket installed in my kitchen.

Getting mixed answers whether I can take a spur of another spur, I have attached a picture of what is required. One socket if for a dishwashers the other is for above worktops.

Advice would be appreciated?

 

[Dave OCD]

Ok in that case you really do need some assistance from a competent Sparks IMO, better safe than sorry.

 

[Toneyz]

Hi,
Thinking about adding to the circuit now? (picture attached). In the photo the red wire that is being dicussed fell out.

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Yes this is what I meant in my reply remove the short link between D.P. switch and single socket extend ring but as said you will need to confirm ring the assuming that you are burying the cable in wall also sockets used by ordinary persons RCD additional protection will be required.

 

[Diy592]

Yes this is what I meant in my reply remove the short link between D.P. switch and single socket extend ring but as said you will need to confirm ring the assuming that you are burying the cable in wall also sockets used by ordinary persons RCD additional protection will be required.

Yes this is what I meant in my reply remove the short link between D.P. switch and single socket extend ring but as said you will need to confirm ring the assuming that you are burying the cable in wall also sockets used by ordinary persons RCD additional protection will be required.

Citcuit is RCD protected, I am a DIYer, I think it on the ring I can follow the cable under the floor to next plug?

 

[Toneyz]

Hi,
Thinking about adding to the circuit now? (picture attached). In the photo the red wire that is being dicussed fell out.

View attachment 37521

Yes this is what I meant in my reply remove the short link between D.P. switch and single socket extend ring but as said you will need to confirm ring the assuming that you are burying the cable in wall also sockets used by ordinary persons RCD additional protection will be required.

 

[Diy592]

Can the cables be buried without conduit?

 

[Toneyz]

Can the cables be buried without conduit?

PVC twin & earth can be buried in the plaster however it is good practice to cover with capping to protect the cable from damage from the plasterers trowel.

 

[Octopus]

Adapting such a circuit is best done by confirming the ring is in place first...... then by making changes in accordance with the regs.

 

[Billsays]

The whole job is pretty simple if you know what your doing. Just Prove its a ring circuit. Open the ring circuit to incorporate extra points and DON'T cut through the cooker switch load.




The only question is................... Do you know what your doing? If in any doubt at all get a professional to do it.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Just because it looks like a ring doesn't mean it is a ring. Proper testing is needed to confirm before alterations take place. If you just assume it's a ring you could end up with a spur off a spur off a spur.........and so on.

 

[JustDave]

Guess that shuts them up.

Does if you hit them with it

 

[Electro-tech]

Am I stuck in a time warp 2017.