Spinfaster
DIY
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Hi All,
I'm adding a new double socket in my living room, which I had intended to tie into an existing cable (that goes to an existing double plug - see pic) using a 30a junction box and create a spur. I've added the socket, run all the 2.5mm t+e behind metal shielding in a channel at the bottom of the wall and have now realised that the cable I was going to join into is already a spur, but one that comes directly from the consumer unit. It's not part of the ring because there only one cable going in, and no other cables coming out.
So my question is, can I create a spur from an existing spur cable (not from the socket). And if so, should I add a 13a FCU somewhere in the line?
Here is the existing situation
Here are what I think are the options to join the new double socket
The existing socket will be running a table lamp and a router. The new double socket will ultimately run the TV, Sky box, sound bar, FireTV stick and a media box.
Thanks in advance for any help!
James
I'm adding a new double socket in my living room, which I had intended to tie into an existing cable (that goes to an existing double plug - see pic) using a 30a junction box and create a spur. I've added the socket, run all the 2.5mm t+e behind metal shielding in a channel at the bottom of the wall and have now realised that the cable I was going to join into is already a spur, but one that comes directly from the consumer unit. It's not part of the ring because there only one cable going in, and no other cables coming out.
So my question is, can I create a spur from an existing spur cable (not from the socket). And if so, should I add a 13a FCU somewhere in the line?
Here is the existing situation
Here are what I think are the options to join the new double socket
The existing socket will be running a table lamp and a router. The new double socket will ultimately run the TV, Sky box, sound bar, FireTV stick and a media box.
Thanks in advance for any help!
James
- TL;DR
- Can I create a spur from an existing spur cable (not from the socket). And if so, should I add a 13a FCU somewhere in the line?