SPUR ON RING CIRCUIT. Learn about connecting spurs to an electrical socket ring circuit

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Installing spurs on to existing electrical circuits is one of those jobs that is often requested by customers.
It all looks so simple, just find some electric, buy a socket and screw the two together – but what are the dangers, the hazards with doing this?
This video will help you to understand how to connect spurs to a socket ring circuit safely and various factors that you must consider.
We are often asked if it is possible to have spurs on spurs, and yes, you can, as long as certain precautions are taken - and we discuss these.
You will learn how to achieve this safely and how to connect these spurs or even spurs on spurs correctly and in accordance with the Wiring Regulations.
And acquire the knowledge to connect lighting spurs to socket circuits so that they function safely and reliably.
A correctly installed spur is both safe and reliable and the correct methods of installing are there for a reason – the safety of the user and the property.
This short video will guide you through several common scenarios in an easy to follow method.

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[rameshemv]

I am a DIY guy and your explanations of the topics are simply brilliant and backed up by great examples. Thank you for sharing

[adrianwells]

Very clear and concise - Thanks. I struggle to keep up with all the new revs that come out, but this is no-nonsense instruction.I am just a DIYer

[theyoungchevalier]

Fantastic explanation ! It has resolved an ongoing issue Ive had with an underfloor installation

[jase]

The best video I've watched on this subject by far. it was explained sooo clearly. thank you very much.

[davidwilson-tnsm]

Keep them coming, great info explained in easy to understand diagrams/wording

[DofTF]

You make some interesting videos explained in praical terms that new learners would find very useful.
I have to say though that everything causes debate amongst these young Sparks that seem to spend more time on YouTube than on a building site! I'm so glad to be retired now because I simply wouldn't be able to stand them on the same job, they'd be leaving via the nearest window whether open or not!

[davidpatterson]

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[markrowland]

Excellent video. It's good to have all this confirmed and explained so clearly.

[AkashPatel-uyxb]

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Your explanation is awaysome 👍👍👍

[iqbalnuthoo]

great explanation on Ring Final with different scenarios. wow

[AngelaPeters-fytc]

Excellent description really enjoyed that. great advice on the changing the 13 amp fuse to a 6 amp fuse if feeding a light.

[cygnus]

Fantastic channel!! Learnt just what I needed from way going your tutorials....thanks

[Brynben]

Thanks for the clear explanation, great video

[TS-jime]

I am going to take a spur from a ring main to use MK grid switches. I am planning on putting a MK grid 13a FCU prior to the two proceeding switches. These two appliances are less than 13a, but this approach will avoid me having to extend the ring through the MK grid switches. Thanks for the video!

[johnmansell]

Thanks for the video, very well explained.

[testingtechnicians]

Though i am qualified, but you answered most of doubts

[anthonydyer]

A lot of cable, particularly sockets on an outside wall on a timber framed house is buried in insulation. In which case the 27amp rating which is “clipped direct” no longer applies. I don’t have the table in front of me, but I seem to recall that the rating drops down to “conduit in insulated wall” which I think was somewhere around 20 amps.

I think the modern building standard is to incorporate a service void for electrics and plumbing on the outside wall, but older timber framed houses it’s common to see the ring circuit wiring buried right in with the fibreglass material.

[stevenolivero]

Thanks for this video i have been looking for months how to wire a TV of the ring as wasn't sure i need a fused sure, seems i don't

[James-dvdf]

in theory could you not use 4mm cable for the link between the ring and spur to stop overloading cable?