Additional Electric Socket?

Question

Hi , I need to add a few extra sockets in one of my rooms for which I need some help/advice.. Think there might be a ring circuit in the room and hence I essentially need to ''insert'' two/three sockets in that ring .

Will GREATLY appreciatwe any help that you could provide .
Thanks

Whats the regulation on the number of sockets one can have in a ring circuit ?

1.How do I find out the max load my consumer unit / wire for that room and
2.Is it mandatory to fix spir switches in a ring circuit ?
Thanks

Answer 1

If you tap into the existing circuit with a "t" type junction you are OK, as long as you are not overloading the circuit. Computers and the like use less power than formerly, but add up all the amps used by all the appliances you intend to plug in and see if the circuit breaker will allow that maximum current.

Under no circumstances change the circuit breaker or fuse for one with a higher amp rating, it's determined by the size of wire you are using.

If you use your outlets as I do, with many low-powered devices plugged in near my computer station, it may be safer to add the extra outlets rather than have a rat's nest of outlet multipliers there. But do the math to make sure you don't get into trouble.

Answer 2

General practice for electricians is 3 outlets and a light as mentioned above. Most will not put more that that in one room. If you are wanting more outlets in that room, it is probable best to add another circuit, and do it the right way. Granted this will cost you more, but I foresee problems with too many outlets on one circuit.

You say a few more outlets, I take that as three or four. That, IMO, is a whole new cicuit.

Answer 3

You should be able to just jump off of any one of them but it sounds like you are trying to put too many plug ins on one circuit. I would never have more than 3 plug ins and one light on a circuit for safety reasons.