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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 504002" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>You can wire any circuit however you want to..</p><p></p><p>To supply any parts of a property that you consider suitable..</p><p></p><p>Upstairs / Downstairs tends to be less common on modern properties with concrete ground floors..</p><p></p><p>As you can't just run cables under the downstairs floor!</p><p></p><p>As all wiring will have to go via the 'downstairs ceiling - upstairs floor' void then it is more practical to wire each circuit part up &amp; down..</p><p></p><p>May be front / back.. or left / right..</p><p></p><p>From another practical point of view circuits that combine some up &amp; down can be more convenient in the event of a fault..</p><p></p><p>As you don't lose all power to a whole floor..</p><p></p><p>Which could be considered more compliant with the wiring reg that states installations should minimise inconvenience in the event of a fault!</p><p></p><p>The key objective of the wiring regulations is to ensure people property &amp; livestock are not put in danger due to electrical faults..</p><p></p><p>How your sockets are wired presents no electrical danger whatsoever.</p><p></p><p> Guinness</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 504002, member: 250"] You can wire any circuit however you want to.. To supply any parts of a property that you consider suitable.. Upstairs / Downstairs tends to be less common on modern properties with concrete ground floors.. As you can't just run cables under the downstairs floor! As all wiring will have to go via the 'downstairs ceiling - upstairs floor' void then it is more practical to wire each circuit part up & down.. May be front / back.. or left / right.. From another practical point of view circuits that combine some up & down can be more convenient in the event of a fault.. As you don't lose all power to a whole floor.. Which could be considered more compliant with the wiring reg that states installations should minimise inconvenience in the event of a fault! The key objective of the wiring regulations is to ensure people property & livestock are not put in danger due to electrical faults.. How your sockets are wired presents no electrical danger whatsoever. Guinness [/QUOTE]
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