Adding a 'spur' to a ring circuit.

[Billio]

Hello All
Possibly a silly question - can I add a 'spur' to a ring circuit at it's MCB in the CU, rather than cutting into the ring itself? I want to do this to add a power line adaptor to extend wifi coverage.
Many thanks.

Billio

 

[telectrix]

not a problem. as long as it's done correctly. N to the correct N bar and E to the correct E bar. care taken to ensure the 3 connections in the MCB are sound.

 

[Billio]

not a problem. as long as it's done correctly. N to the correct N bar and E to the correct E bar. care taken to ensure the 3 connections in the MCB are sound.

Great, thanks for that. I thought I could do it but got different opinions - I think they were winding me up.
Billio

 

[SJD]

Great, thanks for that. I thought I could do it but got different opinions - I think they were winding me up.
Billio

As Tel says, not a problem, it is a spur at the origin.

But you will sometimes come across electricians who seem to think this is wrong, maybe that you are connecting two circuits to one MCB or something.

 

[Dustydazzler]

No problem with this , you could also extend the ring at the consumer unit Using wagos if you need more than one new point...

 

[Taylortwocities]

What is the value of the MCB? If it’s 32A, you’ll need to use 2.5mm T&E for your spur.

 

[Billio]

No problem with this , you could also extend the ring at the consumer unit Using wagos if you need more than one new point...

Thanks for your advice - I thought I'd make it neater by simply adding new 2.5T&E rather than Wagos, but then again, Wagos might be even easier?
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What is the value of the MCB? If it’s 32A, you’ll need to use 2.5mm T&E for your spur.

Thanks for your reply, it is a 32A MCB and I'll use 2.5T&E.

 

[littlespark]

I don’t see any qualifications on your profile page. Are you an electrician or DIYer?

Just wanted to add that taking off the CU cover exposes live parts. Turn off at the mainswitch or isolator if you have one.
An extra socket should be RCD protected