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Spur or Junction box for extra socket

  • 16-04-2025 12:53PM
    #1
    EvanUpwards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    I'm looking to add an extra socket on a Radial Circuit, 20amps. 3 double sockets currently on it. Can I spur from middle socket, having 3 cables fit in the back box or would a junction box be preferable?



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  • #2
    Tuco88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,056 ✭✭✭Tuco88


    Ideally you’d come from the end of line socket, or re-route/re-wire the link between two sockets. Not always an option, In this case I’d try and avoid a junction box as usually they end up in places hard to get at, and are adding another possible point of Failure/fault.


    If you can connect the 3 without any major issues I’d go for it.



  • #3
    Paul.kavanagh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭Paul.kavanagh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123378101#Comment_123378101

    As Tuco88 said, you want to avoid using junction boxes at all costs. it may involve a bit of extra work ,but best its done correcyly.



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