spare socket

[rapidrich]

hi just a quicky i have to put a spare in a living room but can not get access from above plus have to hide the wireing wich is the best way of going about it?

 

[Spudnik]

I know what you are saying but behind skirting boards is not a permitted zone (i think).

 

[adamh]

no its not i did check after reading the posts

 

[Spudnik]

no its not i did check after reading the posts

Ah good.

I have left my books somewhere and cant find em

 

[electro]

fair comments but how do you think the cables get to a socket when you do have access from under the floor? behind the skirting or by magic? it would only be a fire hazard if you screwed the face to the skirting without a b/box! correct me if im wrong but would behind the skirting still be a prescribed zone? and even so with it being buried less than 50mm from the surface it would also need rcd protection so if sum 1 is stupid enuff to put a nail or screw thru a skirting board without checking whats behind thats their problem i have done my job and in line with the big red book

Hi


lets clear this up behind a skirting board has never been a cable zone nor will it ever be. Some scary posts, I here a lot of this its on a RCD so don't worry, RCD are additional protection not a back up if it goes wrong.


regards

 

[adamh]

i'm 24 ill do what i want

 

[Mark.W]

RapidRich

How far does the socket have to be from the other socket already in the room?
Regs state that you can chase a wall horizontally up to a 6th of the thickness of the wall. I know it's not ideal but it is another option.

Regards
Mark

 

[kung]

in an office maybe but in a house

Read the original posts !
I know the best way is to chase in but if not an option then if you use trunking d-trunking could be better !

 

[Mark.W]

Kung

Just had a look at the D-trunking, and it looks pretty good mate. Much easier than chasing!!

Mark

 

[electro]

i'm 24 ill do what i want

Hi


Just checked with our legal department and being 24 does not stand up in court.....


Regards

 

[kung]

Kung

Just had a look at the D-trunking, and it looks pretty good mate. Much easier than chasing!!

Mark

Yes Mark TLC is quite good you can also get the D-LINE accessory boxes as well that work quite well !
Regards
Kung.