chris French wrote:
In message , Alan
Dempster writes

Evenin' all,

Although a seasoned DIY sparkie, I would appreciate suggestions for
adding
additional SWSOs (Switched Double Socket Outlets) in this scenario. This
particular install is to go behind a television, and power a chunk of AV
gear:

|| cabling (buried in plaster)
||
_______ _________ _________
| | | | | |
--------- ------------ -------------
existing new double new double


snip

3) Bugger the regs and simply add two spurs in daisy-chain format, like
you're not supposed to do!

I call the installation 'strip sockets' because the faceplate of each
double
is literally within about 2mm of the next on the wall, allowing neat and
tidy connection of up to six appliances (TV, DVD, Playstation,
Terrestrial
Digital (DVB) decoder, etc etc...

snip.

I'd be eager and grateful to hear suggestions from all who have
experience
of doing this type of install in the past.


I did something similar in the 'office'.

I would suggest 3 - running them as spur with multiple outlets, with one
small change to your plan. supply the spur via a FCU fused at 13 amps,
this makes it reg compliant.

However, not sure i'd bother any more. I'd just have one or two double
sockets and feed them into multiway distribution boards plugged into the
sockets. Our TV/VCR/DVD/STB setup is fed like this. The distribution
strip is fixed tio the back of the TV cabinet and it all is very neat.


I'd definitely go with a couple of 6 way distribution boards, personally. I
can't see any justification for going down the 3 double sockets root, both
from an aesthetic and needless work point of view. Unless the OP has some
very esoteric AV kit nothing is going to draw much power, and there is no
need for individual sockets.


If this lot is visible, then 3 double sockets next to each other is going to
look pretty poor. In which case if you use the dist. boards most of the
wiring can be hidden.

If it's not visible then screw the dist. boards to the wall if you want.

cheers

David