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Hi,

My conservatory has 4 x double sockets and operates from a 13amp switched fused spur.
I've just run an outdoor double socket from one of the inside sockets so I can use a fishpond pump.

Q: Should I of used a RCD protected outdoor socket or am I ok replying on the internal 13amp fused spur?

Or would I be better of replacing the 13amp fused spur for a RCD proected version which then would protect all the sockets in the conservatory?

TIA.
 
Thanks Barnaby.
Yes Pete the CU does supply RCD protection to the whole of the house, which then leads on to the fused spur switch in the conservatory.

I suppose my original question should of added, what would the benefit of me putting a rcd double socket outdoors insead of the cheaper standard outdoor socket?
 
That's the one I fitted, Barnaby.

It was when I plugged in the fishpond pump and placed it directly into the water I thought...maybe I should of bought the one with an RCD.

https://www.screwflix..com/p/bg-13a-2g-rcd-switched-socket/91095#_=p
 
That's the one I fitted, Barnaby.

It was when I plugged in the fishpond pump and placed it directly into the water I thought...maybe I should of bought the one with an RCD.

https://www.screwflix..com/p/bg-13a-2g-rcd-switched-socket/91095#_=p
Nice but he doesn't need one if his whole house is protected, does he?
 
agree, pete. 1 RCD protecting the circuit is all he needs. 2 RCDs in series is "a RCD too far".

anyway, pete, how,s you doin ? the wine still flowing through your veins?
 
 
i just opened a Old Peculier. goes well with cheese on toast. proper food when 'er indoors gets back off her jolly. ( caravan with a mate over weekend).
 
i just opened a Old Peculier. goes well with cheese on toast. proper food when 'er indoors gets back off her jolly. ( caravan with a mate over weekend).
"Oh Yeah"?:tongue::raisedhands::handwaving::praying:lol
 
it's true, mate. her mate's birthdaysaturday, so they gon on a jolly.sadly she has to cut short as daughter is unwell.she be back later. i need to tidy up and kick out the floozy.
 
Another thread hijacked by small talk.
Sorry, OP.

As others have said, having 2 rcd’s in series can be a nuisance. A fault outside may trip either or both rcd’s
You will also be aware that you have 5 points on a radial circuit limited by the 13A fuse. Can’t go plugging in loads of heaters in the conservatory in the winter.
 
Thanks Barnaby.
Yes Pete the CU does supply RCD protection to the whole of the house, which then leads on to the fused spur switch in the conservatory.

I suppose my original question should of added, what would the benefit of me putting a rcd double socket outdoors insead of the cheaper standard outdoor socket?
There is no benefit as you already have RCD protection at the consumer unit
 

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