2 sockets 1 spur

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Mr Rusty, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. Mr Rusty

    Mr Rusty Screwfix Select

    I need to spur from an existing (ring) double socket for a relocated fridge. It would be convenient to put a second socket on the same spur for a sound system, but I know 2 sockets from one spur is not compliant. I believe I am OK if I add a 13A FCU from the socket I want to spur from and then run the 2 new sockets from the FCU. The FCU would also be handy because the fridge socket will not be easily accessible. Someone confirm I am OK please.

    Thanks
     
    Mr Rusty, Jan 31, 2015
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  2. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    Yes Simon it's ok if there's an fcu between the ring and the socket outlets.
     
    seneca, Jan 31, 2015
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  3. Mr Rusty

    Mr Rusty Screwfix Select

    cheers
     
    Mr Rusty, Jan 31, 2015
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  4. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Welshdragon1, Jan 31, 2015
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  5. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    That would be ok, it's the fuse that's important in this situation. If the circuit already has rcd protection though there would be no point in fitting the rcd version.
     
    seneca, Jan 31, 2015
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  6. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    cheers for that :)
     
    Welshdragon1, Jan 31, 2015
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  7. MGW

    MGW Screwfix Select

    Do remember in Wales the original Part P is still running so I would assume fridge means kitchen which would be notifiable in Wales.
     
    MGW, Feb 1, 2015
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  8. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Cheers for the clarification, although I knew it affects me, not sure about the OP though ;)
     
    Welshdragon1, Feb 1, 2015
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  9. Mr Rusty

    Mr Rusty Screwfix Select

    No not Wales.
     
    Mr Rusty, Feb 1, 2015
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  10. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Welshdragon1, Feb 1, 2015
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