Best way of wiring these sockets - pic included

[NewOrder]

I moved into my workshop for IT support/PC repairs in June. I built the bench you can see in the picture. The problem is I got quite busy before I had chance to do anything with the electrics, so as I result I am just using lots of 6 way blocks which is messy and not ideal.

I want to add a load of sockets on the back board of my bench, the load will probably never even exceed 6-7 amps if that. I as the bench is just a piece of furniture I don't want to hare wire anything so I want the sockets to simply plug into the sockets on the wall.

Would it be ok to simply do it like this:-
13 amp plug going into socket 1, then a spur into socket 2, then another spur into socket 3 etc?

 

[OwainDIYer]

cascading extension leads is not a good idea as the impedance of the cable rises.

You would be better with proper commercial multiway power units eg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400293426845

The Electricity At Work Regulations will apply.

Individual RCD sockets would be best then if an RCD trips to protect you another computer won't have its power cut whilst it's in the middle of a disk format.

 

[mfarrow]

It looks like you don't have RCD protection anyway, if that silver Wylex unit is what's feeding those sockets.

Either get that replaced or install individual RCDs as Owen suggests. By the looks of things, the circuit you need to extend runs right along that wall in surface trunking. Just cut some new sockets into that, much better than having extension leads.

 

[crystal ball]

A length of 100x50 dado trunking, then you can have as many as space will allow mounted in the trunking with the correct inserts, and it looks professional

 

[NewOrder]

I am the only person who has access to the unit, so there I am not sure how critical it is in terms H&S. There is no RCD protection but the unit did have an inspection when I moved in and I think some minor work was required it passed.

I don't want to tap into the existing circuit directly as it is just a rented unit so I don't want to do anything permanent.

I probably should have some sort of RCD protection due to the very nature of repairing electrical equipment. I was looking at bars that each socket as its own RCD protection but they are very expensive.

 

[NewOrder]

Something like this might be ideal, but it seems a very expensive way of doing it.

http://www.alertelectrical.com/prodvar/5066/mainline-white-track-starter-kits

I am verging towards that ebay option although it has no RCD protection.

 

[Lectrician]

Google Olson

 

[NewOrder]

Have been doing it, it just seems very expensive, but do they make what I need.

 

[Maxatoria]

Have a word with the owner as they may sort it out for you as they may have an electrician so all you need to do is to pay for the work needed and everyones happy

 

[NewOrder]

I think I will buy a couple of these

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BSTS12G.html

Will solve the problem and is cheap .

Thanks very much for giving me the idea.

It will be mostly running router/viop phone/phone charger/laptop 1/2 desktops and external hard drives etc.

 

[JohnW2]

I think I will buy a couple of these
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BSTS12G.html[/QUOTE]
Can anyone translate "Earthed sockets at 90° angles, ideal for angular plugs. - ideal for angular plugs and power supplies" (TLC-speak) into English for me? The picture doesn't really help- the sockets look as if they are at about 80° (or 10°, if you prefer).

Kind Regards, John

 

[NewOrder]

I suspect it maybe purely translated from German into English, unless that is normal for TLC. I normally use Alert so never used TLC.

 

[SimonH2]

I think I will buy a couple of these

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BSTS12G.html

Will solve the problem and is cheap .

Yes, that seems remarkably good value - you'd struggle to buy the parts and do it yourself for much less.

Hmm, wonder if I can slip a few of those past the boss at work ....

 

[JohnW2]

I suspect it maybe purely translated from German into English, unless that is normal for TLC.

You may be right - but do you have some idea of what it means?

Kind Regards, John

 

[NewOrder]

Schukosteckdosen im 90 ° Winkel, ideal für Winkelstecker. - Ideal für Winkelstecker und Netzteile

Which translates to

When translated to English

Sockets at a 90 ° angle, ideal for angle plug. - Ideal for Angle and Power Supplies

OK I am being silly now thanks to Google translate.