state-it wrote:

Why not extend the ring properly?

If you read from the start of the thread you will see that is exactly
what the OP is doing.

If you must add a spur, you are allowed under regulations to take it
from the socket.

True, but not relevant in this case.

FAILING THAT - BUY A JUNCTION BOX - IT'S WHAT THEY'RE FOR.

No not always. When you need to join a cable that will be inaccessible
later (i.e. plastered over) the regs do not allow the use of screw
terminal joins. You can crimp, solder, braze, or weld.



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Cheers,

John.

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