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Thank you ebee a lot too take in and thank you for taking time to explain

Yes I have some knowledge of electrics and safety is one of them.

The circuit is a ring main in 2.5mm T&E as I tried all sockets when I disconnected supply to see what was going on. Yes the cables run from the CU. All original sockets have 2x2.5mm cables in them. BTW thank you for helping

Thanks again jurassicspark I will try continuity and let you know. Much appreciated you taking the time to explain.

I have a microwave in the original socket and was going to use a toaster and kettle on the other “new sockets”

Thanks jurassicspark, the original socket is part of the main ring then the third cable comes off that socket then goes to another socket which is then connected to another socket next to it then from that socket back to the original socket, hence the 4 cables. All wired with 2.5mm T&E and on a...

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Hi I recently bought a newish house and decided to change the socket fronts but when I removed a socket front there was 4 brown wires, 4 blue wires and 4 green yellow wires connected to the socket, I was able to trace the cables which went to 2 other sockets but was all in a ring. Is this A)...

Hi I recently bought a newish house and decided to change the socket fronts but when I removed a socket front there was 4 brown wires, 4 blue wires and 4 green yellow wires connected to the socket, I was able to trace the cables which went to 2 other sockets but was all in a ring. Is this A)...