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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 519089" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>1. A correctly designed installation should have no need for extension leads or double-socket adaptors etc.. As BS7671 wiring regulations recommends sufficient sockets to be installed for all appliances likely to be used, taking into account the standard length of flex fitted to appliances. (extension leads can be both a tripping hazard and a source of increased heat due to overloading of a single socket outlet).</p><p></p><p>2. There is no limit to the number of socket outlets connected to a single ring, preferably they should be directly connected as part of the ring not spurs off the ring. Any one single spur can only supply 1x Double socket max unless additional overload protection is added to the spur branch.</p><p></p><p>3. Avoid like the plague in my opinion!</p><p></p><p>4. There is no reason why sockets cannot be fitted at any height up a wall.. but they should always be high enough to allow a typical moulded plug to be inserted without being restricted by floors or worktops etc..</p><p></p><p>5. USB socket are a useful accessory.. BUT double check the charge current.. Some of the cheaper one's only have a low current, that could mean excessively long charge times for a phone or tablet that has a very low battery. </p><p></p><p>As fleeting suggests.. you do need a suitable meter to verify the circuit you are extending is an intact ring on all three conductors before doing any alterations.</p><p></p><p> Guinness</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 519089, member: 250"] 1. A correctly designed installation should have no need for extension leads or double-socket adaptors etc.. As BS7671 wiring regulations recommends sufficient sockets to be installed for all appliances likely to be used, taking into account the standard length of flex fitted to appliances. (extension leads can be both a tripping hazard and a source of increased heat due to overloading of a single socket outlet). 2. There is no limit to the number of socket outlets connected to a single ring, preferably they should be directly connected as part of the ring not spurs off the ring. Any one single spur can only supply 1x Double socket max unless additional overload protection is added to the spur branch. 3. Avoid like the plague in my opinion! 4. There is no reason why sockets cannot be fitted at any height up a wall.. but they should always be high enough to allow a typical moulded plug to be inserted without being restricted by floors or worktops etc.. 5. USB socket are a useful accessory.. BUT double check the charge current.. Some of the cheaper one's only have a low current, that could mean excessively long charge times for a phone or tablet that has a very low battery. As fleeting suggests.. you do need a suitable meter to verify the circuit you are extending is an intact ring on all three conductors before doing any alterations. Guinness [/QUOTE]
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