Low cost install??

Sounds like the old wiring in The Pub in Rose Street Edinburgh. :-)

for extra saving u could always run the bell wire next door and tap into there kiddies game boy, or there phone charger, only use pink coloured bell wire though as they may spot it else regards

snipped-for-privacy@meeow.co.uk wrote in news:1116028388.008196.147730 @g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

My previous owner used bellwire, and tapped in to a power circuit; I hesitate to say "ring" - that area is still very confusing.

mike

No doubt *some* Travellers with their caravan and a nearby council street light.

I'll give it another day before responding :)

NT

Oh yes. I went to his funeral.

I'm sure they have and, AIUI, if it was from a private generator it would even be compliant with Part P :-)

Owain

Your detailed description suggests that you've actually come across such an "installation". Have you?

It must have been a ring if it was wired with bell wire.

:-)

Sounds OK if that is all you need, (if the place is small, your vacuum cleaner has a really long lead, or you have a central cleaning system, or maybe you don't vacuum!)

With just one socket, you probably don't need to bother with one I suppose

Just like the do in Europe

Should be OK, make sure you use the bell wire used on a bell that would draw about 30A

This can be done, as long as you don't need to move them about

This is fine, just make sure you entire house is isolated from the earth and bond everything metal together, including the central protective conductor on the wire connected to your socket and fixed appliances.

You may be able to get them to fit you a 20A one if you ask

As long as the socket wont be used for anything in the garden, this should be fine

It does sound a little but restrictive, but if it is all you need, the go for it!

What's the advantage?

Mary

Frank Erskine wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Did you have a coat - I can't seem to find it?

mike

Wouldn't cost much I spose, would it?.

C'mon NT, tell us all about it then...!!

David

He gets the insurance money when his 'other half' turns on the cooker and drops a pan on the hob :-)

Brian G

Yes. We're waiting ...

Mary

exactly.

OK, I do know someone that has an install like this, no exaggeration. Havent seen it yet. Have been trying to convert them to the novel idea of appliance plugs. It turns out this is standard practice in a certain area. Guess where...

NT

Basildon?

Mary

exaggeration.

Africa. Its standard installation practice. The 2 reported problems are the tendency for the mains plugs to go bang, and need replacing, and the tendency for nasty electric shocks.

I was wondering... would it be part p compliant?

NT