Wiring a socket

Hello,

Basic question this, but I have seen different ways, so which is right?

When wiring a socket on a ring circuit there are obviously two wires for each terminal. So when connecting should you:

1) Just push both wires of the same type (L/N/E) into the correct terminal and tighten.

2) The same as 1) but bend over the end of each wire first.

3) Twist both wires of the same type (L/N/E) together and push into the correct terminal and tighten.

4) The same as 3) but bend over the end of each wire first.

Also what are the advantages/disadvantages of each method?

Thanks,

Graham

Reply to
Graham Jones
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All that matters is that theyre gripped securely. Not sure how you'd manage to do 4 though.

NT

Reply to
NT

I'd go with number 1) every time.

Reply to
John Whitworth

Yes.

Add individual lengths of earth sleeving to each earth wire first.

No need. Sometimes this is worth doing when the socket has large terminals and you are wiring the end of a spur (i.e. single cable)

No, makes it more likely that a wire will break when you reseat the socket, it is also a PITA for someone doing a inspection later when they may want to break the circuit at that socket.

as 2

As long as you can make a secure gas tight connection to the wires without weakening them unduly, the folding over the ends is not required. Twisting is (IMHO) never a good idea.

Reply to
John Rumm

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