On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:48:25 +0100, Stefek Zaba
wrote:

...... Remember this is a ring circuit, therefore there should not
be any connection between the CPC, Phase or neutrals between each
leg.

Come again, chuck? Are you trying to say 'keep it as a ring, don't end
up with a multi-socket spur, you want a 'goes in' and a 'comes back' leg
to your new sockets and they should be separate in the weirdo backbox' -
in which case, yes you're right, and Andy L prolly knows already. If
not, could you explain what you did have in mind?

Yes. Keep within the ring where possible, and don't cross connect
between both legs, this is better explained in the IEE On-Site guide
with the aid of diagrams.

I don't have a copy of the IEE Regs here with me, so cannot state the
exact IEE regulation rule, but there is a rule which states the amount
of spurs you can have on ring, and that spured sockets should not
exceed the amount of sockets which make up the ring.

You are also limited to the amount of sockets on a spur, and these
should not exceed one double/single, if you want more then you need
to install a fused spur.

This extending-for-new-sockets topic came up a couple of weeks ago. One
of the nicest solutions was to use a dual box, to mount two singles side
by side, each with one of the old ring cables and a leg of the new bit
of ring. No chocbloc, room to breathe, and general Goodness all round...

Your solution of using two single sockets side by side is a good way
of solving the problem, rather than using connectors and one
double/single socket.

J