How many Spurs can you take off a ring main socket?

How many Spurs can you take off a ring main socket?

The limit of one spur per point is if the point which is spurred off is UNFUSED. If you fuse it to 13A you can put as many as you want on it. The reason I explained was that standard final ring circuits wired in 2.5mm2 T&E are designed such that any point on the ring will not be loaded above 20A for an extended period.

How many sockets can you spur off from one socket that forms part of a ring final circuit?

Only one socket outlet can be connected to a spur. (This can be a single or double outlet). Connecting a further outlet is NOT permitted, as this could overload the single cable supplying it. Each socket outlet or junction box on the ring can only have one spur connected.

Can you run two spurs one socket?

steve CF New Member. two spurs from one socket not allowed. only one socket either double or single or one fused connection unit.

Can you run a spur off a ring main?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur. A general rule for a ring main is that if you only have two cables in the back of an existing socket then it is ok to spur.

Can you spur off a single socket?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur. That is only one spur per socket is allowed and the number of spurs must not exceed the number of sockets.

Can you spur a light off a socket?

If the existing double socket is on a ring circuit, and the socket is not already connected to a spur, then take a spur from the socket to an FCU, fused appropriately for the lighting circuit.

How many 13A sockets can be on a ring circuit?

The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) permit an unlimited number of 13A socket outlets (at any point unfused single or double, or any number fused) to be installed on a ring circuit, provided that the floor area served does not exceed 100 m2.

How do you tell if a socket is on the ring main?

Check for continuity between the two line conductors. If continuity is present, it’s likely to be on the ring (could be on a figure of 8 loop). To confirm, remove the line conductors at the board. If this removes continuity at the socket, you’ve confirmed that the socket is on the ring.

Do I need an electrician to add a socket?

Check if your fuse box or consumer unit is able to cope with additional sockets. An electrician can help advise you if this is the case. Metal sockets must be earthed, so ensure that your electrician will do this.

Can a spur be connected to a ring main?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur.

Can you have more than one spur socket?

That is only one spur per socket is allowed and the number of spurs must not exceed the number of sockets. If this is necessary in any part of your home the only way you can do this is by adding another ring main or by extending one of the ring mains you have.

How many sockets can you spur off a ring?

One off each spur unfused. if you come off the ring into a fused spur you can have as many sockets after that as you like as it they could never draw anymore than 13amps. you can spur a double or a single socket off half the number of sockets wired in the ring

How many outlets can be connected to a spur?

Spur Limitations. Only one socket outlet can be connected to a spur. (This can be a single or double outlet). Connecting a further outlet is NOT permitted, as this could overload the single cable supplying it.