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RE: newbie cable issues + no brainer questions + Adding plug sockets



This book looks like the book I could do with reading..

 

Thanks for your help

Jonathan

 

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From: steve.cooper@xxxxxxx [mailto:steve.cooper@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 12 July 2002 13:20
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx Subject: RE: [ukha_d] newbie cable issues + no brainer questions + Adding plug sockets

 


If you're looking for a book that's a bit more DIY level try the Which Book
of Wiring and Lighting.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0852028172/qid%3D1026476286/202-7411450-5904632

S.


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<<On a lighter note, when you say you put extra sockets in, did you just
'daisy chain' them off of the existing socket, or lay new to the consumer
unit?>>

There are definite rules here that you MUST follow.

You are allowed to run ONE double socket from and existing socket that is
part of a ring main - this is called a 'spur'.

You cannot run a spur from a spur.

The exception to this rule is if you FUSE the spur first - you can then run
as many sockets as you like beyond the fuse.

Cable should be 2.5 sq mm twin and earth.

There is some information (not comprehensive) about adding new power
sockets
on my website at http://www.home-automation.info

An invaluable book for this sort of thing is the IEE On Site Guide
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0852969295/markmccall A bit
technical in places, but recommended so you don't end up burning your house
down or electrocuting somebody.

James H



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