Ring Main Spur?

[MasterAbacus]

Can i Ask, Is it just a matter of cutting into the Mains Sockets Ring Wireing, IE Red / Balack / Earth to create a Spurr off it to create a new socket in my house?

If So how many Spurs could I take of the Mains Ring in the House?

 

[MasterAbacus]

in addition do i just take all three wires to the new socket?

 

[felix]

Is it just a matter of cutting into the Mains Sockets Ring Wireing, IE Red / Balack / Earth to create a Spurr off it to create a new socket in my house

Yes and no! Rather than 'cutting in' as you put it and using a junction box it's better in most cases to tap off an existing socket. This mustn't be a spur itself (only one cable) or have a spur on it already (three cables).

in addition do i just take all three wires to the new socket

Yes.

how many Spurs could I take of the Mains Ring in the House?

You cannot have more spurs than there are sockets on the ring. Remember that some of your existing sockets and fused connection units may be spurs already. There is also an area limit of 100 sq m. on the floor area covered by a ring. If you take a spur into a room which wasn't covered before you'll have to check that it won't take you over this limit.

NB: If you really, really need another spur but you're already up to the limit you can always add a redundant socket to the ring. Odd but true.

 

[plugwash]

Yes and no! Rather than 'cutting in' as you put it and using a junction box it's better in most cases to tap off an existing socket. This mustn't be a spur itself (only one cable) or have a spur on it already (three cables).

with reference to the the bit of the quote i've put in bold whilst i've seen it many times in things like diy guides i am not aware of any regs that back it up. i get the feeling its a half truth at best if not downright bullshit.

 

[MasterAbacus]

So as long as there it isnt a spur already, I can Just take all three wires out the back of an existing socket to a new one.... Am I correct?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You seem to know nothing, or very little, about electrics. I would strongly suggest that you get some books and learn about it, as you'll be much better off doing things on the basis of understanding what's going on rather than blindly following a series of "connect the red wire to terminal 1" instructions with no idea why.

This is my list of recommended publications:- you should certainly get the first two on the list:

IMPORTANT NOTE - when buying books from Amazon, seek confirmation that they are the latest versions.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0852028172

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863413749

or http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 261

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953788539

or http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Electricians_Guide_Book/index.html

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 234

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 235

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 236

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 237

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 238

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 239

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 240

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 250

http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=WR 500


The Electricians Guide shown above is a good explanation of the regs, but if you fancy one with a bit more of the electrical engineering theory behind it all, I can recommend this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0852962371

or http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/WireAssoc/index.cfm?book=NS 031

You should also buy a multimeter....