How to extend ring main and where to channel cable (Domestic property)

[uptown47]

I would never have thought of that wirepuller but you've made a great point.

What is the best way to check? Just test resistance between the two L's and N's and make sure it's only a couple of ohms?

 

[telectrix]

easiest way is ...

diss the legs ( L, N, and E, in the CU, measure end-end of all 3 conductors. then split at the socket you're connecting into and check that the end-end resistances are not there anymore at the CU. then, once you have connected the new socket , measure the end-ends again. then cross connect, measure R1+R2, then connect up, energise, get your Zs, job's a good 'un.

 

[uptown47]

Great stuff. I'll do that!

 

[Midwest]

Is it me, or is this turning into a diy, how to wire up a socket thread. No offence OP, but do you have the suitable knowledge & equipment to test your work after installation?

 

[uptown47]

Is it me, or is this turning into a diy, how to wire up a socket thread. No offence OP, but do you have the suitable knowledge & equipment to test your work after installation?

Hi Midwest

No offence taken at all. I do have the suitable knowledge to do this job and I can borrow a loop tester from work. But you're right, this is a DIY job as I didn't know what the regs said regarding how to tackle this (all sorted now thanks to the good folks here on the forum) and just wanted to make sure that I did everything correctly.

Cheers

 

[Midwest]

Hi Midwest

No offence taken at all. I do have the suitable knowledge to do this job and I can borrow a loop tester from work. But you're right, this is a DIY job as I didn't know what the regs said regarding how to tackle this (all sorted now thanks to the good folks here on the forum) and just wanted to make sure that I did everything correctly.

Cheers

If you are altering the RFC, you should also confirm the continuity of the RFC conductors, IR test, EFLI test (as you mentioned) & RCD test. Not tying to sound highbrow, but of all the circuits to alter in a domestic property, the RFC is perhaps the most important to get right.

 

[uptown47]

If you are altering the RFC, you should also confirm the continuity of the RFC conductors, IR test, EFLI test (as you mentioned) & RCD test. Not tying to sound highbrow, but of all the circuits to alter in a domestic property, the RFC is perhaps the most important to get right.

Thanks Midwest for the information. Cheers