Outside sockets on the same ring?

Mark16 · 10-13-2007, 05:57 PM

is it possible to put 4 outside sockets on the same ring as the internal sockets? or do they need to be seperate?

Consumer Units is RCD'd btw..

Mike Swearingen · 10-13-2007, 06:48 PM

Mark, where you from?
(I'm not a pro electrician, just a long-time DIYer.)
Here, "rings" are usually referred to as circuits and "sockets" are usually referred to as receptacles.
In any case, outside receptacles are required to be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted or GFCI to avoid electrocution. In most places, yes they can be on the same circuit as some interior receptacles, as long as the exterior are GFCI.
A pro can explain better than me.
Good Luck!
Mike

Speedy Petey · 10-13-2007, 08:50 PM

He is in the UK.
Hopefully someone from over there will be around to help.

10-13-2007, 05:57 PM	#1
Mark16 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	Outside sockets on the same ring? is it possible to put 4 outside sockets on the same ring as the internal sockets? or do they need to be seperate? Consumer Units is RCD'd btw..

10-13-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Outside sockets on the same ring? Mark, where you from? (I'm not a pro electrician, just a long-time DIYer.) Here, "rings" are usually referred to as circuits and "sockets" are usually referred to as receptacles. In any case, outside receptacles are required to be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted or GFCI to avoid electrocution. In most places, yes they can be on the same circuit as some interior receptacles, as long as the exterior are GFCI. A pro can explain better than me. Good Luck! Mike

10-13-2007, 08:50 PM	#3
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,201	Outside sockets on the same ring? He is in the UK. Hopefully someone from over there will be around to help. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

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Outside sockets on the same ring?