Wiring Electrical Plug Sockets

[dane261]

?? I'm intrigued.. I've never seen something like that.. Is that something you'd get from an lfs or diy shop?

I think Dane is describing the Algarde powercentre.

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thats the one but you can get bigger ones and all you have to dois flick a switch and bingo no power to that


cheers dane

 

[chr15_8]

the power box's are good nut pointless if you need timers

idlefinger said he/she need timers and i need 4 timers

chris

 

[Rob.S]

This is how my electrics are done..........

The orange cable runs out of the cabinet to the mains socket, and powers the three timers. It's a bit jumbled because the wiring has evolved as I've added the CO2, and extra lighting.

The other side of the cabinet (not shown) has another (switched) twin socket, again fed from the wall socket. This powers the pump and heater.

I agree with Chris regarding the powercentre. It does keep things tidy on a small setup; but is a pain if you want to remove a heater, or light cable, as you have to undo fiddly screws to get the cables out. I have two & are gathering dust.

 

[CFC]

just a word to the wise- all electrical installations must now be done by quallified electician, please check ur insurance policy!!!

just a word to the wise- all electrical installations must now be done by quallified electician, please check ur insurance policy!!!

im sure your can do your own in your house however an unquilified electritian carnt do it in somebody else' house but worth checking insurance

Thanks chris, that explains a lot. You say you wouldn't do more than 6.. Why? I have 8 plugs at the mo and I'm sure it'll only grow so I need a lot of sockets.

Basically what I'm needing is a lot of plugs which lead from one socket, is safe and if possible is individually switched. I'm completely happy to use an extension lead but I can't find anything which fits the criteria which is why I've started looking into sockets but tbh, I feel out of my depth very quickly when it comes to electrics so I'm not sure what to do..

Thanks for the heads-up dominicbeha.. I'll definitely check into that before doing any electric DIY!

there no reason as such depends on what your plugging in really. you could put 4 doubles if you want but would be better to do 2 lots of 2 sockets.

or 1 lot of 3 sockets and another lot of 2 sockets
basicly i was trying to keep stuff to a minimun to stop over loading/blowing the fuse

chris
sorry if ive confused you

Dominic is right, as per part P of the buildings regulations act all electrical installations must be carried out by a quallified electrician and have paperwork to prove as such. Some electricians will take a smaller fee to check off installations you have fitted yourself and sign them off with the nessesary paper work but unless you are fairly confident in your own capabilities i would definately recomend employing a proffesional.

 

[chr15_8]

This is how my electrics are done..........

i wish my coupard looked this neat

mines a mess with the co2 in one corner the filter in the other and some there will be an external heater somewhere

 

[SuperColey1]

I bought a 6 side by side socket surge protected one from Boyes for £10. There are 8 socket ones as well which I wish Id bought. They are all independently switched.

Andy

 

[idlefingers]

Thanks for all the advice guys.. I'm going to get in touch with an electrician to see what they say. I'm going to keep my eye out for extension leads but it doesn't look good.

Dominic is right, as per part P of the buildings regulations act all electrical installations must be carried out by a quallified electrician and have paperwork to prove as such. Some electricians will take a smaller fee to check off installations you have fitted yourself and sign them off with the nessesary paper work but unless you are fairly confident in your own capabilities i would definately recomend employing a proffesional.

Most definitely getting in touch with an electrician after reading that!

 

[BigC]

Here's my attempt. No more that a glorified extension lead but much neater (B&Q £10 each)
Regards
BigC

 

[dane261]

just come back of an install job doing a/c and we got a few more timers (digital) well i did when i went and ordered them so ill mount when i get chance and ill put pics up


cheers dane