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Wire width for a socket ring main
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I have a ring main in my kitchen for 7 double sockets. I want to add a spur from 2 of the existing sockets to generate 2 new double sockets which will be in a better position for my new fitted kitchen. My question is what width should the T&E be for the spurs? Thank you, James |
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It's in a kitchen so (I think) Part P applies, if that worries you. -- Slightly off topic. Part of the definition of a kitchen for part P is that it is a room containing a sink. So would removing the sink before rewiring and replacing it afterwards let you out of the requirment for notification.? :-) |
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It's in a kitchen so (I think) Part P applies, if that worries you. -- Slightly off topic. Part of the definition of a kitchen for part P is that it is a room containing a sink. So would removing the sink before rewiring and replacing it afterwards let you out of the requirment for notification.? :-) |
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On 27 Oct 2006 06:27:28 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:- I have a ring main in my kitchen for 7 double sockets. I want to add a spur from 2 of the existing sockets to generate 2 new double sockets which will be in a better position for my new fitted kitchen. My question is what width should the T&E be for the spurs? The answer to your question is, it depends. It depends on a whole host of factors which are listed in the Wiring Regulations and related documents. They can also be found by using a search engine on this group. As a guide, assuming the original ring main was installed correctly it is likely that the size of cable used for that will be suitable for your two spurs. This may well be 2.5mm squared, but that can only be determined by looking at your kitchen. -- David Hansen, Edinburgh I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54 |
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On 27 Oct 2006 08:07:49 -0700, "dcbwhaley" wrote:
It's in a kitchen so (I think) Part P applies, if that worries you. -- Slightly off topic. Part of the definition of a kitchen for part P is that it is a room containing a sink. So would removing the sink before rewiring and replacing it afterwards let you out of the requirment for notification.? :-) What are the other parts of the definition? |
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marvelus wrote:
What are the other parts of the definition? 4. For the purposes of this Schedule - "kitchen" means a room or part of a room which contains a sink and food preparation facilities; [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2004/20043210.htm (as amended by http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2006/20060652.htm Section 20)] -- Andy |
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In article ,
Andy Wade writes: marvelus wrote: What are the other parts of the definition? 4. For the purposes of this Schedule - "kitchen" means a room or part of a room which contains a sink and food preparation facilities; Which means most kitchens cease being kitchens for the period between gutting the old one, and finishing the new one. -- Andrew Gabriel |
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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
Which means most kitchens cease being kitchens for the period between gutting the old one, and finishing the new one. Now there's an interesting point... -- Andy |
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wrote: On 28 Oct, Andy Wade wrote: wrote: My utility room contains the old kitchen sink. Would part P apply there? Not unless there are also "food preparation facilities." There aren't, so it doesn't. Good. Of course a tin plate and a Swiss army knife could be construed as "food preperation facilites" - that's what I use when I'm backpacking. Actually Part P *applies* to *all* electrical work in a dwelling, what you mean is "is the work notifiable?" True. For what I'm proposing it will anyway. whether it is notified is another matter. I suopose I'll have to get access to a Robin (or similar tester) as I no longer have access to one at work. I suppose I could get one on Ebay, and sell it on afterwards forabout the same as it costs. Cheaper than hiring. Problem with buying second hand is calibration. Recalibration can cost nearly as much as hiring. -- B Thumbs Change lycos to yahoo to reply |
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