Hi,
I need to run a spur from a main ring socket, however, it already is supplying a spur ( double unused socket ). Is the only way to disconnect the unused spur? Or can I incorporate a fuse? What's the safe way to do this please?
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looking for some advice as a non sparky , be gentle :) To be clear I wont be doing the work myself , just want to be better informed.
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