Can I add a socket to a fused spur?

You can add another socket of any socket all ready in the ring main, this is then classed as a “spur”on the ring. you do not need to fit a fused spur. But you cant add further sockets from the spur .

How many sockets can you add to a fused spur?





How Many Sockets Can Be on a Spur? Only one spur can be connected to a single socket.

Can you add a spur to a fused spur?

Yes ,a fused connection unit connected to a ring final can have an unfused spur connected to its supply terminals. And of course the load terminals of the FCU can supply another load, limited by its fuse.

How many sockets can you have after FCU?

you can have maximum one double socket as a normal spur but if you are going from socket to FCU fused at 13 amp from there you can add as many sockets as you wish as all the sockets and cable will be protected by the fuse so no chance of overloading the cable the fuse will blow first.

How do I add an extra socket?

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Can I add a fused spur myself?





As long as the job isn’t within a ‘special location’ such as a bathroom or outdoors, you’re also allowed to install additional new light fittings, switches, sockets and even add a single fused spur to an existing circuit (a ‘spur’ is a new cable and socket run as a branch from an existing socket on the ring main).

How many sockets can you get off one spur?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur. That is only one spur per socket is allowed and the number of spurs must not exceed the number of sockets.

How many Spurs can you have off a fused spur?

The limit of one spur per point is if the point which is spurred off is UNFUSED. If you fuse it to 13A you can put as many as you want on it.

Can you have 2 fused spurs off one socket?

Only one fused spur may be taken from any socket on a ring. From that fused spur you can have as many electrical outlets as you like, as they are then protected by the fuse.

Do I need an electrician to add a socket?



Whilst you don’t need to be certified in order to change the accessories or fittings, you will need to call a qualified electrician if you want to install or replace sockets and lighting.

Can you run a double socket on a spur?

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A non-fused spur can only feed 1 double or single socket outlet or one permanently connected item of electrical equipment.