Outside Socket

[rtonne10]

Hi there,

This is my first post hope you can help. I have been asked to fit an outside socket so was going to split the kitchen ring main and loop to the outside socket then back to the kitchen ring. The CU is single RCD portected for all circuits and the outside socket is IP56 with RCD protection. Is this ok or will it have to be off a new circuit.

Thanks

rtonne10

 

[sparkylad]

Hi,

1st point : a spur from the Kitchen ring would suffice -no ring to extend the ring.

2nd point ; If you fit an RCD protected socket ,then you will have no discrimination in the event of an Earth fault on anything plugged into that socket , and the Main RCD in the C.U will almost certainly trip off also.

Just fit a Non-RCD protected socket and check the operation of the one in the fuse box for its rating [30ma] and for its effectiveness [ x1 & x5 tests]
You will have to make comment on the Cert as to the lack of discrimination---to fully comply you really ought to run a new circuit from Splitter block & 1-way RCD unit at the Consumer unit position.

 

[ukpablo]

run it as a spur from kitchen ring, as long as the cct is rcd protected then it will comply. Just ensure that the socket is the correct ip rating too.
as already suggested, dont fit an rcd socket due to discrimination.

 

[JUD]

As above, spur off ring and fit non-RCD socket. Also remember the job is notifiable under Part P

 

[sparkylad]

Yep, as JUD says..Part P all the way !

 

[rtonne10]

Works in Scotland. Asked Scottish Building Regs don't mention it so may check with building control.

Thanks