Fused Spur Issues

[neon]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently installing a fused spur into the big cupboard I have. The wiring and trunking are complete, the fused spur is wired in and working.
The issue comes when I wire in the sockets.

So I bought some new double sockets from Homebase, I connected the wires to the plug, tested it and only the left socket worked.

I thought "probably a faulty plug", so I wired in a temporary socket (one which I removed from the bedroom a while ago) and that worked fine.

Today I've returned the socket to homebase, come back with an exchange of the same socket type, wired it in anddd.....now the right socket doesn't work.

First I wondered if it was because I had only run a single wire in the sput, but some further research quickly confirmed that this is pretty standard.

Could anyone enlighten me as to why this may not be working?

If it is relevant, the wiring I have used is the same size as what runs in my walls, 2.5mm twin and earth wires.

Thanks in advance.

- John

 

[ProDave]

Can you re phrase the question, I don't understand it.

You start by talking about "fused spur issues" then go on to talking about "connecting wires to a plug", and then you talk about only one half of a double socket working.

I guess the latter is your real question. Sounds like cheap rubbish sockets.

 

[neon]

Apologies, I have worded it incorrectly.

Basically I needed a double socket in my cupboard, so I took a 2.5mm twin wire + earth from the double socket in the bedroom, through the wall, into a fused spur and finally into a double socket.

The latter was indeed my question, however I thought it better to give details, as I am no expert and really have no idea where the problem could be.

I opened all of the sockets and the connections are fine. You are correct about them being cheap, in the sense that they didn't cost a-lot. I don't think I'll bother exchanging it a second time, I shall just go and buy a better brand double socket.

Obviously I was just curious as to how this could happen, as both sockets share the same supply therefore if one works, they both should, right?

Cheers

 

[Blue Duck]

lettuced socket... there is no possibility that the wiring could effect which socket on a double socket works or not.

get a decent brand from elsewhere.

 

[Badger]

Get a British general socket no problems then 

 

[Murdoch]

This is a good example of why not to buy "own brand" kit from pretty much any of the big sheds!

 

[Blue Duck]

mostly they are re bagged brands so it's probaby a CED or something ****e like the sockets that toolstation sell for a pound.

I don't no why but I'm finding BG to be getting  better & better except their boards I don't get on with those.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I am surprisingly impressed with Screwfix's LAP accessories, very good  unlike the other cheaper stuff they have

 

[ProDave]

I am surprisingly impressed with Screwfix's LAP accessories, very good  unlike the other cheaper stuff they have

Not many people say that. I had a devil of a job with some iof their flat plate light switches once, the shape of the terminal boxes meant they didn't grip 1mm cable at all well.

Mind I also had trouble once getting three 2.5mm cables to stay put in an MK single socket, only "solved" when I changed it for a cheap make I had with me.

 

[Andy™]

I am surprisingly impressed with Screwfix's LAP accessories, very good  unlike the other cheaper stuff they have

+1. used some of them a few times and its been better than i was expecting

 

[kerching]

Well on friday i am going to one of my major clients to replace 4 sockets in the newly refurbed kitchen. Large office block with a small kitchen on each of the three floors. They want SS sockets.......minor issue is that the socket ring is wired in 6mm singles in conduit/trunking and a couple of the sockets also have a 2.5 spur off them. Friday is going to be a challenging day, not counting the 100 mile round trip

ray ray

 

[Ruzzeii]

what make socket is it?.. also if you spurred off the ring to just one socket then the fused spur wasn't needed.. did you do a minor works certificate?

Well on friday i am going to one of my major clients to replace 4 sockets in the newly refurbed kitchen. Large office block with a small kitchen on each of the three floors. They want SS sockets.......minor issue is that the socket ring is wired in 6mm singles in conduit/trunking and a couple of the sockets also have a 2.5 spur off them. Friday is going to be a challenging day, not counting the 100 mile round trip

ray ray

just snip some cores off lol

 

[Andy™]

just snip some cores off lol

make sure you snip the same ones at the other end of the cable

 

[Ruzzeii]

make sure you snip the same ones at the other end of the cable

lol

 

[kerching]

This is why god made 6mm wagos and yellow pin crimps!

kitchen fitter said it was illegal as the sockets should be wired in 2.5 or 4mm maximum and that it should all be ripped out and done properly , W️

 

[Blue Duck]

Lots of insulation ??? or a shortage of 2.5mm t&e???

I have had issues in the past with shiney sockets and 7/.029 ring circuits the only sockets that were not a total nightmare were MK.

kitchen fitters no best.