Too ring or not too ring, let that be the question...

[Dustydazzler]

I myself would always install a ring for multiple socket outlets , if it was just one double socket needed I would run a 20a radial.
i have on occasion used 4mm to run a 32a radial for a couple double sockets but that is only if I have 4mm to use up after A previous job...

 

[Let me think]

There seems to be a fairly recent method of thinking of trying to avoid final ring circuits? If running outlets on either side of a room, my way of thinking is to just make it a ring. Also easier for any possible extensions/additions in the future, as well as more chance of maintaining a cpc at each point in the event of a fault, and possibly saving another spare way in the CU.

In the case of this OP, would it not be possible just to extend from the existing final ring circuit? If you are trying to avoid the loft, can you not make more use of safe zones at a lower level?

Thanks for feedback.

Extending existing ring wasn’t a viable option.

 

[Let me think]

I myself would always install a ring for multiple socket outlets , if it was just one double socket needed I would run a 20a radial.
i have on occasion used 4mm to run a 32a radial for a couple double sockets but that is only if I have 4mm to use up after A previous job...

Thanks.

Now feeling drawn back to ringing it....

Guess I should have started a poll and go with the majority. Currently using my ask the audience life line ?

 

[littlespark]

Ask the audience? Last time it was on telly, there wasn’t one. We’re more under “phone a friend”

the only problem I see with a radial could if you have 2 branches coming from the OCPD. Next smart --- comes along, no testing, takes your 16 or 20 out and replaces with a 32.

 

[Let me think]

Thanks for all the feedback.

After chopping and change my mind. Decided to just ring it - helped by the fact the spare/un-used way in CU was 32A MCB and I didn’t have to hand a 16A or 20A MCB that would match existing MCBs (GE brand).