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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 544050" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>Providing earth loop impedances and volt drop requirements can be met then technically you can extend off the existing kitchen socket...</p><p></p><p>But personally I would only be considering this as a last resort if there is no other feasible option.</p><p></p><p>I've been to customers in the past where a fault on external wiring has knocked the power off from circuits in the house..</p><p>You don't want to be without any kitchen power due to water, rodent, other damage to external cables or accessories.</p><p></p><p>I only tend to use the spur off a ring option for the basic weather proof double socket on the other side of the wall.</p><p>But even then, I still connect them via a double-pole switch so it can be fully isolated if needed.</p><p></p><p>If there is anyway to get a supply cable directly back to your consumer unit that would be my preferred option.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 544050, member: 250"] Providing earth loop impedances and volt drop requirements can be met then technically you can extend off the existing kitchen socket... But personally I would only be considering this as a last resort if there is no other feasible option. I've been to customers in the past where a fault on external wiring has knocked the power off from circuits in the house.. You don't want to be without any kitchen power due to water, rodent, other damage to external cables or accessories. I only tend to use the spur off a ring option for the basic weather proof double socket on the other side of the wall. But even then, I still connect them via a double-pole switch so it can be fully isolated if needed. If there is anyway to get a supply cable directly back to your consumer unit that would be my preferred option. [/QUOTE]
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