Can I put 2 double sockets on a spur?

you can have maximum one double socket as a normal spur but if you are going from socket to FCU fused at 13 amp from there you can add as many sockets as you wish as all the sockets and cable will be protected by the fuse so no chance of overloading the cable the fuse will blow first.

Can you Spur 2 sockets off one?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur. That is only one spur per socket is allowed and the number of spurs must not exceed the number of sockets.

How many sockets can be run off a spur?

How Many Sockets Can Be on a Spur? Only one spur can be connected to a single socket.

How many Spurs can you have off a fused spur?

The limit of one spur per point is if the point which is spurred off is UNFUSED. If you fuse it to 13A you can put as many as you want on it.

What happens if you spur off a spur?

The reason for not running two spurs from the same spur "point" is that it can lead to possible overloads in that one leg of the final can become unbalanced and exceed the max. allowed amps for a bit of 2.5mm if the tap off point is near the cu.

How to wire a spur socket to ring circuit. Add a spur socket to ring main.

Can I run a double socket from another socket?

You can either run this from an existing socket, or from a junction box that's connected into the cable run of a suitable ring circuit. The circuit must have RCD protection.

How many double sockets can a ring main have?

There is no limit on how many sockets you can install on a 32-amp ring main. However, the maximum load for a circuit at any given time should be 7,500 watts.

Can you add a socket to a fused spur?

If the 13 amp fused spur is on the ring circuit and you want to add a socket to the load side of the fused spur yes that is fine as that individual socket will be protected by the 13a fuse in the spur.

Can I add more sockets to a ring main?

Make sure the power is turned off and any circuits you are working on are completely isolated. See our electrical safety project. If you need extra sockets in a new room or turn an old room into an office, it may not be possible to add extra sockets from your existing ring main.

How many 13A sockets can be on a ring circuit?

The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) permit an unlimited number of 13A socket outlets (at any point unfused single or double, or any number fused) to be installed on a ring circuit, provided that the floor area served does not exceed 100 m².

How many sockets can you add to a ring main?

There is no limit to the number of sockets you can have on a ring main but there is a limit to the number of spurs you can have from those sockets or from the wiring between them. If you would like to know how to add a spur to an existing ring main, see our project on adding an extra socket.

Do I need an electrician to add a socket?

Whilst you don't need to be certified in order to change the accessories or fittings, you will need to call a qualified electrician if you want to install or replace sockets and lighting.

Can I take a spur off a ring main?

Branches know as spurs may be taken off the ring from any socket or by breaking into one of the cables of the ring. They can either be non-fused which connect directly to the ring or can be a fused spur which connect to the ring via a switched or unswitched-fused connection unit.

How many 13 amp sockets can a spur have?

you can have maximum one double socket as a normal spur but if you are going from socket to FCU fused at 13 amp from there you can add as many sockets as you wish as all the sockets and cable will be protected by the fuse so no chance of overloading the cable the fuse will blow first.

How many sockets can be on a 15 amp circuit?

Technically, you can have as many outlets on a 15 amp circuit breaker as you want. However, a good rule of thumb is 1 outlet per 1.5 amps, up to 80% of the capacity of the circuit breaker. Therefore, we would suggest a maximum of 8 outlets for a 15 amp circuit.

How long can a spur cable be?

The unfused spur should supply just one single or one double (twin) socket outlet. It should be wired in 2.5mm2 P.V.C./P.V.C. T&E cable. There is no limit to the length of a spur, but Voltage drop considerations should be taken into account.

Can I install a fused spur myself?

As long as the job isn't within a 'special location' such as a bathroom or outdoors, you're also allowed to install additional new light fittings, switches, sockets and even add a single fused spur to an existing circuit (a 'spur' is a new cable and socket run as a branch from an existing socket on the ring main).

Can I use a plug instead of a fused spur?

So as long as the plug sockets are accessible without touching the appliance to turn it off then this is fine, but also a fused spur is fine too."

Are plug sockets without switches illegal UK?

Unswitched sockets are not illegal, but they are not commonly used in homes for a variety of reasons. As the socket is always 'live' this can cause safety concerns if for any reason it needs to be quickly disconnected. The main reason that we have switched sockets is to isolate power to a circuit.

What is the maximum load on a ring main?

Like heated floors, only walls. In very simple terms, the ring main can deliver 32A - it does this by using cable rated at 16A wired in a ring, so that each socket or outlet has 2 paths back to the consumer unit.

Can I use a junction box to extend a ring main?

Effectively you cut the wire on the ring feeding a new wire to socket via a juction box, then feed a wire from socket back to the other wire on the ring via a juntion box. Extending the ring gives you the option to extend in the future.

How many sockets can you have on a 32amp ring?

50% of maximum point of utilization and 40% of remaining points are used to calculate the diversity of a sockets circuit. You can only have a maximum of 4 sockets for a 32a ring.