Attach 1 double socket to CU

[pckid57]

Put in a new protective device it would require notification to building control under Part P of the Building Regulations. Connected from the existing ring final circuit it does not, that's the way of it. Do you have rcd protection.

Yes there is RCD protection. The new socket will only be used to charge s Dyson Hoover.

 

[westward10]

Put in a new protective device to a spare way requires notification to building control, this is a legal requirement. Some responses to this thread have not considered this.

 

[Grant1987]

See #7, this

Put in a new protective device to a spare way requires notification to building control, this is a legal requirement. Some responses to this thread have not considered this.

Hi, no I didn’t consider if it was going to be notified i assumed he was going to comply with regs and I’m new to forum and I can quickly see that people without relevant qualifications may just want to do DIY without it being properly tested and certified so my bad will make sure future responses are compliant

 

[pckid57]

I don't think there is a spare way in the CU. So I'm looking at easy and safe options.

 

[Grant1987]

I don't think there is a spare way in the CU. So I'm looking at easy and safe options.

If you are safe and qualified page 505 in regs book does state you can spur off at origin of circuit

 

[westward10]

An easy safe option is to get an electrician in. If the socket is local to the consumer unit an easy job and you should get certification.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

If the new socket is near the CU. Remove one of the legs of the ring from the CU MCB and put it in your new socket. Run a short length of 2.5 T & E from you new socket back to the CU MCB. Thus the new socket becomes part of the ring.

 

[Pete999]

Yes that’s fine mate providing it hasn’t already been spured off from the CU

Why is that a no no?

 

[Grant1987]

Why is that a no no?

You can only have 1 unfused spur from any point of circuit including consumer unit that’s the regs.

 

[SJD]

You can only have 1 unfused spur from any point of circuit including consumer unit that’s the regs.

Which regulation is that?