EXTENDING RADIAL CIRCUITS - ADDING LIGHTS TO SOCKET CIRCUITS - HOW MANY SOCKETS? - BREAKER? - CABLE?

This LearnElectrics video will look at how we may extend radial circuits. We published a short video on this subject several years ago and since then there has been a new set of regulations, and perhaps too, it is time to update, extend and improve the content. Social media always has lots of questions on radial circuits and we can address some of these here. We will begin by looking at types of radial circuits, what they do and why, and then move on to look at each of the common types.
We then examine socket circuits with different breaker and fuse sizes and different cable sizes. What works, what is safe and most importantly, how to avoid installing unsafe circuits. If we are extending a radial circuit, what can we do? What cable sizes should we consider, when should we be thinking about refusing, and what size cable is matched to what size fuse or breaker. Is there a maximum number of sockets for a circuit, what are the rules for the use of single sockets and double sockets.
Can we add lights to socket circuits, what are the methods and how do we make them safe. What is an FCU and when should I use a switched FCU - and do they affect cable size?
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Another great tutorial David, many thanks for taking the time to make them, best on youtube. Happy New Year.

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Thanks for all your videos over the year. I've learned so much from you. Hope you have a successful 2024.

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What a great video Dave. I’m learning more and more from you.

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Clear and lucid lesson, as always. Thanks Dave. New Year's greetings to all the sparkies...visiting this site.

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Thanks, Dave, you have a way of demystifying these things

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Great video. Well done Dave. Thanks for all the hard work 2023

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Excellent - thank you for a great explanation.

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As always cheers Dave 👌👍happy new year to you and family 🎉

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Great videos, so helpful. Thanks and have a great 2024.

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Excellent explanation, and graphics Dave-best wishes for the new year-🎉

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David is an amazing Tutor and has a profound ability to be able to break down advance theory into small bite-size parts making learning fun and easy Thanks David.

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Brilliant content, I have been in the industry for 27 years, keep it up 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Very informative video as usual...

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This is great, thank you. Best wishes for 2024.

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Yes really best video sharing

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Top drawer presentation Dave.. I still work with lads who insist on calling ALL circuits 'Ring' Hope you had a great Xmas.. Happy new year mate.. 👍

[@JIBS.]

Superb vid as always David. A good video would be about Quinetic wireless switches and wiring

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