Wiring a socket

Jul 01, 2010 3 Replies
G

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


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N

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

NT

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J

I'd go with number 1) every time.

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J

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.

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