How to wire a spur socket to ring circuit. Add a spur socket to ring main.

[@BalrajUppal-vr7mj]

After watching about 20+ other videos on this subject, I can say yours was the best and simplest to understand. perfect.

[@djevil247]

As a qualified sparks, this has been explained in a fantastic way. This has a how to, and more importantly, why you shouldn’t explained. I also love the use of the Wago 222 blocks. Use these all the time now as they’re 18th approved. Well done on a brilliant video sir.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@lyndy555]

Totally agree

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@@lyndy555 thanks for the feedback Lynda. 👍

[@skabbymuff111]

Best video on adding spurs on KZbin - from beginning to end with explanations, circuit drawings, and then practical examples. Brilliant. Subscribed.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@druttercup]

I have to replace a socket with a spur running off it that got shattered in an accident and was, frankly, dreading it. Thanks for the extremely clear instructions, exactly what I needed.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@paulwharton1850]

Seriously, you are an absolute gift & blessing ! Thank you very much for making such a detailed & clear video.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you found it useful. 👍

[@sharonbrooke5166]

That was absolutely spot on information, I’m not an electrician and don’t want to do any work, I just needed to understand it. Greatly appreciated, thank you 😊

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@AK-ru3sg]

What an absolutely perfect explanation.

[@mazzaniku1737]

Learnt so much, adding electrics to my folding camper, this was literally the last piece of information I needed to get started thank you so much!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped! Thanks for watching.

[@AW-sh2zt]

Excellent description covering everything a non qualified diyer needs to be absolutely sure of what to look for ,check and understand. Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help. 👍

[@bobbit2002]

This is a great video. Very well explained without using too much technical jargon. Keep up the good work!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you very much!

[@darrendavies4784]

Incredibly useful video. Will save myself hundreds when I move into my next house in November. Just get an electrician to give it a quick once over and good to go compliance wise

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@westwonic]

Good luck finding an electrician who will sign off your installation. Their reputation is at stake, so firstly they will want to check every cable run and connection, then run the required tests, so that will be as expensive as any complete install.

[@michaelcostello6991]

Excellent instructions. This video is up there with the best on youtube . Thank you I assume this spur could have been done exactly the same if it was a radial circuit.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You are welcome!

[@jdsenuk]

Thanks for the clear explanation. The circuit diagrams at the beginning helped me tremendously in understanding Ring circuit and Spurs. 👍👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You are welcome!

[@pbradley63]

This is the clearest video on the subject I have seen - well done, very helpful. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tamariderr]

Such a good video. Literally couldn’t be clearer. Much obliged

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you found it useful.

[@MrMagsimus]

Every time I watch this guys video I gotta say the way he teaches is so clear And concise 👍👍👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@jimmyscott9990]

By far the most informative socket video on youtube, well done and thanks for helping me out makes perfect sense 👍🏻

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped.

[@Paul_WithaP]

Love how in depth this video is. Thanks for all the info 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@martinwarner1178]

Clear and simple, you answered how to identify ring/radial circuit. Thanks. Peace be unto you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you.

[@alpachino468]

I would love to see a vid on extending the ring main by adding multiple sockets. I understand the theory behind it, but the practical side still does my head in when trying to figure out how I'd do it in my house.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I will be doing that soon so watch this space! Thanks for watching.

[@iounothing1234]

Could you send me the link to this one

[@ImranAli-fq4vx]

@@iounothing1234 this is what I’m looking for too

[@elka8980]

Exactly what I was searching for and needed for exams, really spot on !

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

Love the jingle, it's irritating but catchy and that what makes it good in a weird way.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Ha ha, I know. It irritates me now but sticks in my head. I came up with it so it's like a brand theme tune now. Thanks for watching!

[@mariapowell469]

This is the best explanation on the internet! Well done thanks so much!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback. 👍

[@sandocheese45]

Ive just done that job today pouse. Glad to watch and know I've done it right. Keep videos coming buddy. Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback and well done on the job. Thanks for watching!

[@vernondublin1013]

thanks, very clear, you made it come alive with the demonstrations. Brill!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I'll assume that wasn't sarcasm! Thanks for watching.

[@maryamsfuncooking9985]

Excellent video, really well explained. Thank you. The sound effects when the wire is in then tighten is a good touch too.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@robmcmillan6526]

Perfectly positioned tuition, especially for DIY’ers. Cheers

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewschannel3635]

Big props to you for doing this video, some people would have it that we need an electrician to change a light bulb

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I would still recommend an electrician if people aren't confident but for an advanced DIYer some electrical tasks are possible. Thanks for the feedback.

[@darreninnes7172]

Very clear, accurate and helpful. I successfully followed the second scenario. Thanks. Well done Sir!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help, 👍

[@MateyBoy82]

Really well explained and easy to follow as a non electrician. Thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@ahorton6786]

Great idea to show the theory and a practical demo, found this very useful thanks.

[@chocolarda]

I actually did this myself thanks to this video. It was actually pretty easy. Thanks for the great video

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, hope its working well for you Lawrence 👍

[@raraavis5604]

Exactly what I was looking for. So clear and so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem !

[@maciejjabonski833]

Your explanations and drawings help a lot... thank you!

[@jhewitthunt]

Top video matey. So simply explained, but including all the important points. Nice job!

[@mufuliramark]

Another superbly explained video on a common question. Well done mate

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@neilgrg]

Fantastic video with practical information

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@samsroom100]

Great vid, so helpful to break the process down slow. Now feel confident to do it myself...... right I'm off the B & Q

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@jaytee1888]

Great teacher, you deserve an apple.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you!

[@abdulsaterA]

Thanks a lot, I was confused about spur sockets. All the best.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You are welcome

[@001Neal100]

When connecting a Spur, it's good practice to fold over in half 20mm of the wires at the end to give you twice as much copper to clamp the terminal into.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the info Neal 👍

[@Degga911]

Great explanation, many thanks. Clear advice throughout

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@michaelknight7965]

Probably the best how to video ive seen

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ryanincontrol]

Thank you for the video. Very informative. You're video about channel drains have helped me with my previous project. This video will certainly help with my next one.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped. Good luck with it.

[@runwiththerunners8152]

Really helpful, love this video thank you.

[@eminem2]

Amazingly clear instruction! Can you do a video on drawing a USB cable from a socket circuit? For something like a Nest E thermostat for example or different smart home gadgets like cameras

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Just buy a USB socket. Watch my other vid - How to fit a USB socket - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHLSppqef8tmfq8

[@adhdpersons]

Excellent videos. Why do others sparks over complicate it???

[@gracla48]

Thanks, your video confirmed my limited understanding, it has been very helpful and is clearly explained. G

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help

[@leecornwall8381]

Thanks for the video. I have one socket in my garage. I would like an additional 2, what is the best way of doing this?

[@standnosharia6163]

Great video, it helps a lot especially when I’m adding in a spur into my shed. Just a quick question if I may! Can I add on a spur to an already existing spur?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No, only one socket per spur or you can overload the cable. You could spur to a fused switch or fused connection unit, and if you use a 13amp fuse (assuming it's 2.5mm cable) then you can have several sockets off that spur as they will be protected by the fuse. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@CreepyCrawly-xy1iw]

Good job. Clear and precise.

[@isyt1]

Amazing. I’ve wondered about this for years and you’ve explained it perfectly!

[@richardthomas6411]

Very helpful video. Have had circuits tested and and all is good. Just a few places I can't physically get to visually ensure that things will remain safe over time. Old building creaky floor boards and general moving and shaking from the rocking and rolling that occurs in my studio. Would plugging high amp appliances into RCD adapters increase the overall safety? I know they are acting on front end of socket so wouldn't necessarily help with an over loaded cable deep in an old wall but as often music sessions go on for longer than realised there is many times that high amp appliances are in use for many Hours simultaneously. Could plug in RCD's be an extra layer of protection if I were to correctly add in more sockets to ring main. As opposed to extension leads plugged into extension leads is not ideal but at least a problem would most likely be easily noticed or would trip an extension with built in RCD. Excuse the poor question more of practical person. Writing doesn't come easily. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Whilst additional RCD protection is good, it seems your risk is overloading the cable? Or maybe it's not actually a risk, depends on what you are using. What you could do is a fused spur. This is a bit like in the video but the cable is spured to a 13amp fused switch which protects all the sockets beyond the switch with the 13amp fuse. Then you can add several sockets to the spur. If they become overloaded then the fuse will blow keeping it safe. If you want RCD protection and don't have it already but have a fairly modern consumer unit then you can get an RCBO which will replace the current MCB (trip) in your consumer unit. This can protect the circuit that serves your studio. Sounds like maybe it's worth getting an electrician to take a look for you. Best to stay safe. Best of luck with it and thanks or watching.

[@SNAKEPIT359]

Very good video. Well explained. Thank you for sharing.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem!

[@niknoks7638]

Excellent tutorial... Q. I want to add a ‘new double’ wall socket from a ‘single floor’ socket which sits immediately below where I want the new double to be located.....can I just spur from the single floor socket straight into the new wall double? Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

In theory yes. You could also replace the single socket for a double if you want. Just make sure your existing electrics are in good working order as adding sockets to an already overloaded circuit could be dangerous. If in any doubt, call an electrician. Best of luck.

[@benyb7727]

Amazing video buddy! So helpful and easy explaining, thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it!

[@andyanderson2423]

well demonstrated, simple words, simple video,

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it!

[@samlucas4279]

Very helpful and clear video mate!! Nice one 👏👏👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching.

[@ratchriat1716]

Found this video very informative thanks a gain

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped!

[@memetixTV]

Crystal clear explanation. Thank you sir.

[@gregrobinson5545]

Hi, great video and very clear. I have a plug on the wall in the hall on the ring main and would like to add a spur on the other side of the wall in the bedroom. If space allows can I put the sockets back to back with a small connecting cable or do they need to be a set distance apart? Many thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Sorry only just saw this comment so probably too late now. But yes that's fine, as long as there's room to fit it all in. Best of luck with it....or let me know how it went if already done.

[@CyberWolfVR]

In the kitchen, I have a standard double gang socket for kettle and toaster. The airing cupboard in the hallway on the other side of the kitchen wall, I have a washing machine. I would like to take power from the socket in kitchen, drill hole through wall into airing cupboard and wire a spur socket from the one in kitchen for the washing machine in airing cupboard. So basically, 1 washing machine on a single gang spur, kettle and toaster in kitchen from socket that is feeding the spur. Would this be ok please?? Thanks

[@JamboLinnman]

Extremely clear presentation 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it

[@sulemanyusufadam4315]

Do you ever double up your cable ends when inserting one cable into terminals, eg light switches? Come across some people do and some don’t so wanted to know what you do. Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You should really. Depends on the terminal and how many wires are in each terminal. Sometimes doubled up just doesn't fit!

[@liquidco2]

This video has proven to me whoever wired my garage did not know what they were doing...

[@steenystuff1075]

Same with a double spur in my kitchen!

[@GurdeepMattu]

Ninja level video. Thank you, Pouse.

[@dansupergrip]

Really helped. Thank you for being so clear.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@olliec1319]

Great video, thanks, I'm gonna be watching a lot more of your vids. One thing I'm not sure about, maybe someone can help. Here you talk about only having one spur as not to overload the circuit. But what happens if you then stick a 4 socket extender cable into the spur socket. Would this overload it in exactly the same way? I'm sure I've done this at some point...

[@adysupreme]

A typical extension with say 4-8 sockets has it's own 13A fuse, so it would not exceed that of the spurred socket.

[@olliec1319]

@@adysupreme Thanks Adrian, really useful to know, I appreciate it.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Think you had your question answered. The 13amp fuse protects anything beyond it. You can also do a fused spur using a fused connection unit. If you spur to one of those then you can have as many sockets as you want as the fuse will blow if overloaded protecting the cable and sockets beyond this point. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@bashqayyum6454]

Really good way to explained. Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@reaversplays9296]

Thanks fab video, can you just confirm how many spurs you can add from socket to socket so can I go from the socket on the ring add a spur and then add a spur to that? Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

One spur from a socket. If you want to do more spurs, you need to install a 13amp fused spur switch then your spurred sockets.

[@charlottecunninghammtb]

Brilliant video. Explained very well. Thank you 😁.

[@kjohn5035]

Great video- Is there a maximum length of spur you have to abide by if coming from a socket? Looking to feed a cable up the loft for a socket

[@richardcook1987]

Thanks mate, This sounds ideal. Non notifiable work. Jackpot

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@keitharksey8622]

thanks,,, what's requirement for hiding / protecting cable under plasterboard,, plastic 'trunking' or metal?? I'm installing fused spur about 60cm from regular socket.

[@adysupreme]

Another question, it's generally acknowledged that you can't spur off a spur but you can if you insert a 13A FCU. So does that mean the the spur is no longer classed as a spur if an FCU is inserted?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It classed as a fused spur. Hope that helps.

[@anikachowdhury5255]

Amazing video & so easy to follow. Thanks!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're very welcome!

[@simon54]

thanks, that is nice and clear. I asked at B and Q for the t222 connectors, and the bloke had never heard of it. basically told me I had been lied to. where do you get yours?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Screwfix. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@mpillings]

Far and away the clearest explanation I've seen. Great stuff very helpful thanks!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@sickly_b]

Excellent thanks - just what I needed

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it helped!

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Great video, exactly what I need. Quick one, if all cabling going in the attic with easy access, can I just use Wagobox on top and drop a cable where original sockets were instead of looping wire in and out doubling the runs? Thanks in advance. p.s. love the attic conversion videos as well

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

As long as your ring circuit is actually a ring then it doesn't matter the physical direction of the cables but every socket needs a feed in and a feed out to make it a ring. Than just spur as shown in the video. If you already have sockets in place why do you want to spur to them? Surely this will be on the ring already? Hope that makes sense.

[@martinr9109]

Really helpful, thanks very much.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem Martin, thanks for watching!

[@tomedwards6320]

Great video. Can I fit a fcu in the same way to hardwire a class 2 alarm panel in? Basically I mean spur of a 2 gang socket and instead of adding another 2 gang socket I want to add a none switched fcu so the alarm panel can not be easily disconnected.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes you can. Just make sure you put the correct rated fuse in the FCU. They often come with 13a but you may require a 3 or 5amp. Best of luck.

[@barbarybar]

A very good clear instructional video. Has been very helpful. PS. You did mention turn off the power to the sockets?

[@laprojects2428]

Fantastic video, exactly what I needed to see, many thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@PlymouthSparky]

Another Good clear well explained Video from Pouse.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks again for watching!

[@nopt1118]

Sorry it me again; instead of the second (additional) socket in the spur, I would like to make it a light switch, and as previously explained, do I need a fused switch or a normal switch. Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Sorry for late reply, fused switch with 3amp fuse for light. You e probably done it by now!

[@danjames1663]

I need to add 2 more sockets to my circuit ring, not using a spur or junction box. The way I was thinking was to take away the 2.5 cable from a original socket then run it to my new sockets then run more cable into the original socket that should complete the circuit? Thank you for the videos.

[@blakegriffin172]

Yes if you are just extending them to be part of the ring that is fine. Just add the likely loads from these sockets to your diversity calculations

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@Dan Young - That should be ok, but often the cable you have won't be long enough to reach the new socket hence why you end up using a junction box with connectors to extend the cable.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@Dan Young - That should be ok, but often the cable you have won't be long enough to reach the new socket hence why you end up using a junction box with connectors to extend the cable.

[@DerekComer]

So you say you can only add one extra spure. This is what I want to do can you please tell me if this is ok to do. Thanks. Bedroom has one double socket, so I’m going to spure of this by adding wires to the double socket and then adding them to the new double socket. I then want to add another double socket from my new double socket which iv just fitted. Am I ok doing this or can it only be one extra double socket. Thanks. If I can’t do this then how do you add multiple sockets to a excising ring. Thanks

[@alanwilson1990]

You can't do that, as he explains in the video that would make it possible to overload the cables by plugging in too many appliances.

[@DerekComer]

@@alanwilson1990 I got a electrician out lol. Did a job for a job so things worked out good. Thanks for the reply

[@jmysflix]

Great explanation, very clear. Great content on your channel. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.

[@TheAldenhoven]

Excellent clear explanations.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wayneoldman7093]

Excellent, no nonsense video 👍👍 thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joejohn5020]

Hi there, great video. In my utility I have 1 double socket alone with just the one cable going into it. I want to put another double socket out there, can I just wire into the back of the existing to create another socket eventhough it’s not part of a full circuit as it only has one cable going into the existing? Thanks

[@user-go7mc4ez1d]

Only if that first double socket is isolated from the rest of the ring final by a fused socket

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You need to know what that socket is first, is it already a spur? If it is a spur then the only way is to add a fused spur before that socket then have two sockets after the fuse. Problem is without knowing the existing socket may already be a third spur so any work in addition could be dangerous. Hope that helps.

[@gilbertlufc]

Great video POUSE around the HOUSE. Made me more confident about what I'm doing in my integral garage. I currently have a single socket in there which is a spur from a socket on the house landing but I need more sockets in the garage at more convenient locations around the walls at bench height. So, I'm replacing the single socket in the garage with a 13a FCU, then running 4 double sockets in series from it. I'm using 2.5mm T&E and enclosing the T&E in 25mm x 16mm mini trunking, running the cables in the trunking along the top of the wall close to the ceiling and dropping to meet sockets at bench height at 4 locations. Does that sound ok? Are there reg's about running trunking vertically and/or horizontally?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Sounds alright but couldn't be sure without seeing it. As for trunking, keep it horizontal and vertical as you said. As long as its protected from physical harm (which it will be in trunking) should be good. Thanks for watching.

[@AutoAbsolute]

Bang on - clear and simple 👍

[@twinturbo5212]

will a 30A junction box be suitable instead of a 32A? B&Q sseems to prefer 30A. Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes

[@game4alaughman]

Hello, just to check. On the ring circuit when returning wires back to consumer unit does the wires go back into the same fuse ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes it does.

[@grahamcharlton861]

Brilliant video. I would like to ask, i want to add 2 further sockets in the bedroom but the cables from existing 2 sockets are coming in and shooting off in all directions from the room. My question is how do i know where to break into them to continue the ring. I could spur but prefer not to. Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

The only real way is by testing the electrics or if you're certain of the wiring like me I rewired my house so I know where it all is. If you're able to lift floor boards then you will be able to see the cables but you have to be careful you don't spur off a spur as in old houses previous owners have likely added all sorts of wonderful things! This video may help - How to add socket to ring circuit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHRlJhoZciYeLM. Best of luck with it but if in doubt, call a qualified electrician to ensure it's safe. Thanks for watching.

[@danielcampion2397]

This is fantastic. Thank you. Very clear

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're very welcome!

[@adysupreme]

I recently moved into a house and found that the multimedia panel with 2 double sockets appears to be spurred via junction box from the 32A kitchen socket ring final main (I assume ring not radial as it's for the kitchen sockets). As it is essentially 4 sockets on a spur (single cable) with no apparent fuse, this doesn't seem to follow the principles you've layed out. It's unlikely to carry any significant load as it's just intended for TV but this doesn't seem very good, or am I missing something?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

If that is the case it doesn't meet current regs but over the years home owners add things they shouldn't as a quick solution. If you are concerned then you can find the junction with the ring, disconnect it and put a fused connection unit (with or without a switch) next to that socket, and spur through the fused connection unit connecting the wires in that. If it's barely used and your happy with it then you could leave it. The problem is if you ever sold the house and someone started putting high load appliance into those sockets. Hope that helps.

[@jordanwilliams9526]

Okay so hear goes.... I want too install another 5-8 plugs for my pc repair work shop onto the existing ring (I’ve basically divided my bedroom) how would I go about doing it? do I just add a fcu and run it from that or is there something different like a 20 amp fcu I can use because it’s going too be more that 5 pc running at at lease 800w that’s not included the TVs and other hard ware for it?

[@dazeng4633]

What else is on the ring? You should just be able to break into the ring and extend it depending on what else is on it. A normal ring will deal with the computer load no problems.