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2 gang to 3 gang

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:57 am
by SWEEP
I wish to change a 2 gang socket in the kitchen to a 3 gang socket and have seen conversions for sale in B&Q is it a straightforward task or is there anything particular I need to know please?

Many thanks.

Re: 2 gang to 3 gang

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:30 pm
by BLAKEY1963
[quote="SWEEP"]I wish to change a 2 gang socket in the kitchen to a 3 gang socket and have seen conversions for sale in B&Q is it a straightforward task or is there anything particular I need to know please?

Many thanks.[/quote]

SWEEP
THE ONLY THING IS THAT IF IT IS NOT FUSED AT 13 AMP
THEN IN A KITCHEN IT COULD BE DRAWING EXCESSIVE
LOADS DUE TO HIGH RATING OF KITCHEN APPLIANCES.
I AM QUITE SURE U REALIZE LOADING REQUIREMENTS
AS I HAVE JUST MENTIONED .
I HAVE ADDED FUSED SPUR ADJACENT TO THESE TO LIMIT
CURRENT TO 13 AMP BECAUSE I HAD ONE IN A KITCHEN
THAT GOT HEATED DUE TO OVERLOADING .
BLAKEY1963

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:32 pm
by SWEEP
Thank you I am very grateful for your help.