Sockets In Utility Room

[Tingleuk]

Hi there,

I am in the process of redoing my utility room and have got a bit stuck at the stage of doing the wiring. I was expecting to find 2 wires coming in for a ring main but did not.

Currently I have one socket in there which goes via a ceiling pull switch. I have tracked it back and found that this 1 socket is fed from a 45A circuit breaker in the CU and has 10mm2 cable to it.

I would like to have 4 sockets; washer, dryer, fridge and spare on the worktop. The total load of these items should not exceed 45A since the fridge is a low draw.

What is the best way to wire this up? My intention is to install the sockets now, have the plasterer come in and cover everything up and then get an electrician to come in in a couple of weeks after I have finished the kitchen and have him test the sockets and wire up the new hob I am putting in.

Thanks in advance.

 

[flameport]

There are various options, such as
- connect the existing circuit directly to the new wiring, and change the MCB to suit the new wiring
- install a small consumer unit where the socket is and connect the new socket circuit there
- install a new circuit to the main consumer unit and disconnect / remove the existing one.

However you do it, getting an electrician in after the work is done will be useless.
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part_p:diy_electrical_work_and_the_law

 

[ajrobb]

Currently I have one socket in there which goes via a ceiling pull switch. I have tracked it back and found that this 1 socket is fed from a 45A circuit breaker in the CU and has 10mm2 cable to it.

That sounds like a feed for an electric shower.

I suspect that you could have the MCB changed to 32A with RCD protection. Then run a radial circuit. Possibly in 6mm² from the switch location to the first socket then in 4mm² clipped direct to the surface or buried in plaster.

The work on the CU is probably notifiable under Part P and not worth DIY. So it might be best to get an electrician in. He should advise what work you can do.