The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

[Scolmore]

The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!
When wiring socket outlets do you:
1. Use ring final circuits
2. Use radial circuits

 

[loz2754]

Yes I do

 

[snowhead]

All of the above.
RFC is likely to be around for 50 to 75 years at a minimum, untill all current properties get refurbed /refitted /demolished.

 

[UNG]

The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!
When wiring socket outlets do you:
1. Use ring final circuits
2. Use radial circuits

What prompts this statement?, please explain

 

[snowhead]

CLICK must be planning / looking at something that would make radials possible without having to use a 50 way D.B

My Son has just bought a 4 bedroom house in the U.S.A, it's got 3 D.B with a total of 58 circuits in them.
All sockets are on radials

 

[davesparks]

The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!
When wiring socket outlets do you:
1. Use ring final circuits
2. Use radial circuits

What a ridiculous, narrow minded question!

You clearly don't have a clue what you are talking about!

Any half decent electrician uses both types of circuit, choosing whichever one best suits the particular installation they are working on.

 

[ipf]

It can't be an either/or question. There are questions of suitability....certainly in my opinion. Are Click bringing out a 'radial only' range?

'Prefer' rather than 'use', perhaps?.....but it's still suitability.

 

[davesparks]

It can't be an either/or question. There are questions of suitability....certainly in my opinion. Are Click are bringing out a 'radial only' range?

I think they are trying to discourage people from buying their products by demonstrating their complete lack of understanding of the trade they supply materials to.

 

[Scolmore]

What prompts this statement?, please explain

Just thought it would be interesting to see what is being used most!
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CLICK must be planning / looking at something that would make radials possible without having to use a 50 way D.B

My Son has just bought a 4 bedroom house in the U.S.A, it's got 3 D.B with a total of 58 circuits in them.
All sockets are on radials

No planning. Just looking at what you all think. There is no wrong answer!
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It can't be an either/or question. There are questions of suitability....certainly in my opinion. Are Click bringing out a 'radial only' range?

'Prefer' rather than 'use', perhaps?.....but it's still suitability.

This is a very valid answer! Just a post to see what the majority say. Interesting to see if people do pick one of the other or whether they'd agree with your statement of it not being an either or question.

 

[UNG]

Just thought it would be interesting to see what is being used most!

So why not ask that question rather than state

The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!

As has already been mentioned both types of circuit have there merits depending on the particular requirements of the customer and the premises

 

[ipf]

Just thought it would be interesting to see what is being used most!

Fair enough. Problem with your question is that both are used. It may be a preference or it may be designated.
I've no doubt, though, you'll succeed in getting a fair bit of attention with your 'question'.......especially if the 'anti ring brigade' catch on.

 

[Scolmore]

Fair enough. Problem with your question is that both are used. It may be a preference or it may be designated.
I've no doubt, though, you'll succeed in getting a fair bit of attention with your 'question'.......especially if the 'anti ring brigade' catch on.

Both is a perfectly valid answer too

 

[UNG]

Both is a perfectly valid answer too

But not a voting option!!!!!

 

[ipf]

Both is a perfectly valid answer too

Nearly all would say both, then. Only dipsticks wouldn't....

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I think a more searching question would be:
'Apart from selecting ring or radial socket-outlet circuits on their merits for the requirements of a particular installation, do you have a personal preference or dislike for one or the other on the basis of conceptual limitations, suspicions or gut feelings?'

 

[ipf]

I think a more searching question would be:
'Apart from selecting ring or radial socket-outlet circuits on their merits for the requirements of a particular installation, do you have a personal preference or dislike for one or the other on the basis of conceptual limitations, suspicions or gut feelings?'

Then most domestic's wouldn't understand what you're tawkin abaat...???? until they get to 'gut feelings'

JOKE LADS!!...........Just quoted for a replacement CU.

 

[littlespark]

Where is option 3 - Lollypop?

 

[Pete999]

Where is option 3 - Lollypop?

It's not in my opinion, a standard circuit as far as BS7671 is concerned at least I don't think so.

 

[littlespark]

Maybe I should have put an “ironic” emoji on my post. I know it’s not a standard circuit

 

[Pete999]

Maybe I should have put an “ironic” emoji on my post. I know it’s not a standard circuit

Hindsight us a wonderful invention Mate don't fret over it.