"John Rumm" wrote
Hi John
This does form part of the building notice because the socket is fed from a switched spur on the kitchen ring - the council still have to sign off on the ring and the lighting circuit. I did mention the outdoor socket to Mr B, but he didn't seem overly interested/concerned. He agreed that additional RCD protection (above that covering the kitchen ring itself) would not be necessary.
Phil
"Dave Plowman (News)"
Dave
Have to say that my experience here (in Hull) tends to be different. Wholesalers tend to be equal to B&Q on price as I don't have an account with any. Got a good deal on double MK sockets from B&Q in multi-packs. For higher value items where quality counts, wholesalers can sometimes be haggled to a reasonable price.
Phil
Very different here - B&Q tend to be about 30% more expensive than a wholesaler. Although some 'headline' items may be about the same. It's all the little bits you need at the same time that push the overall price up.
You don't need an account with any round here.
Fair enough - but the general point stands - you can go do stuff not covered by the BN and it does not automatically get sucked into its scope.
Either way, the socket is not a problem. Wiring through the wall and into the back of a surface mounted enclosure is a fairly normal and acceptable way to do it. The cable has RCD protection so there are no issues with that. The socket is designed for the location, so that is ok. The T&E is not exposed outside, so that is ok. (there may be completely unrelated arguments about whether having a PME earthed socket outside is a good idea - but I can't see Mr B picking up on those even if they apply!)
CPC is pretty cheap for 20/25mm conduit bits, and have better stock than some of the walk-in 'trade' outlets around here, particularly for rounded elbows. Stockup on their next WEBFREE day?
Don't know what's happening to MK. My local "99p store" stocks the MK Avant range of switches and aerial faceplates at 99p each...
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