Can a boiler be on a ring main?

It’s best to have the boiler on its own circuit as if the installation is 17th regs then a ring main fault would lose your heating too so recommend depending on cable routing it has separate rcbo and isnt then prone to nuisance tripping because of fault on other circuit.

Can a combi boiler be plugged into a socket?





A boiler can be either connected via a switched fused connection unit (spur) or an UNswitched socket outlet – not a switched socket outlet.

Can you wire boiler off lighting circuit?

The accepted professional standard of supplying new boilers is from a switched fused spur fitted with a 3A fuse. The spur can either be on its own dedicated circuit, or spurred off a sockets circuit or spurred off a lighting circuit.

Does a boiler need its own RCD?

Boilers can be on a plug, but a FCU is usually used. If fitting a new circuit then it needs to be RCD protected and on its own circuit usually.

Can you spur a socket from the boiler?

Yes you can spur off this as long as the supply cable to the boiler can handle the extra load.

What power supply does a combi boiler need?





All combination boilers require a power supply. This is usually provided by a 3A switched fused spur adjacent to the boiler. A 3 core flex connects to the boiler terminals, which will be the standard L N and E.

Can a boiler be plugged into an extension lead?

You are right to be concerned. The extension lead not only is a trip hazard but if overloaded can become a fire hazard. If your boiler is a standard combi boiler there should be a 3amp fuse inside the plug you have plugged in.

Does a boiler need a fused spur?

The boiler and programmer should only be from 1 fused spur or 1 plug, not 2.

Can you wire a boiler to a 3 pin plug?

Nick, having the boiler on a 3 pin plug is acceptable, in fact some new boilers have a plug on the end of the flying lead. The issue is the type of socket it’s plugged into. It must provide complete insulation – so a un-switched socket is required.

Do all circuits need RCD protection 18th edition?



There is still an exception to omit RCD protection where, other than BA1, BA3 or children (BA2, BA3) and mobile equipment (not exceeding 32 A) for use outdoors, a suitably documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary. Regulation 411.4.

Is an RCD a legal requirement?

This is a legal requirement. In domestic properties, situations requiring mandatory RCD protection include: Properties supplied by a TT earthing arrangement (one with a local earth terminal, as opposed to an earth being provided by the distributor). This typically includes rural locations fed by overhead cables.

Does a combi boiler need to be earthed?

There is no requirement for bonding a boiler; it is earthed. Supplementary bonding is not required in a kitchen.

Can you replace a plug socket with a fused spur?



Hi. There is no problem removing 13amp fused spurs and replacing with socket outlets. You just need to ensure that those circuits (fuses/mcb’s) are backed up by a 30ma RCD as they will now be used to supply mobile equipment rather than fixed.

Can I use a plug instead of a fused spur?

So as long as the plug sockets are accessible without touching the appliance to turn it off then this is fine, but also a fused spur is fine too.”

Can I add a spur to a ring main?

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 run off a ring main?

one unfused



Answered by Rupert, Electrical Safety Expert
You can have one unfused spur per socket-outlet on a ring main or one fused spur per socket-outlet, you can have as many sockets as you like off of a fused spur.

What are the advantages of ring circuit?

Its advantages over radial circuits are therefore reduced quantity of copper used, and greater flexibility of appliances and equipment that can be connected.

How many sockets can you put on a ring main?

There is no limit to the number of sockets you can have on a ring main but there is a limit to the number of spurs you can have from those sockets or from the wiring between them. If you would like to know how to add a spur to an existing ring main, see our project on adding an extra socket.

Which is better ring or radial circuit?

Ring circuit wiring offered a more efficient and lower cost system which would safely support a greater number of sockets. The lower costs aspect was related to fact that wires with a smaller diameter could be used, compared to radial wiring.

How many kW can a ring main take?



A standard par can is about 500W, follow spots start at about 500W, 1-1.5 kW is fairly normal.