Chasing a new socket spur.. Not in line with existing socket

AtomsForPeace · 26-01-2016 09:37PM #1

Hi, I want to place a new socket on a cavity wall behind a tv.. I have a question about best practice in terms of chasing cables etc.. It will be a spur from an existing socket on the same wall near the skirting board... It will not be in line with the new socket.. But a few feet away from it diagonally.. Is it enough that I chase cables into the wall horizontally and then vertically up at a right angle to the new socket? I know that doing it diagonally is definately a no no.. Im conscious of not doing something thats potentially dangerous for the next person to own the house in the distant future.. I mean it wouldn't be immediately obvious to them which way the cable is going to the new socket..

AtomsForPeace · 11-02-2016 11:28PM

To answer my own question.. I figured out it is safe enough as long as you chase in straight lines to visible accessories on the wall.. sockets etc..Favouring vertical over horizontal chases
it was a dumb question but maybe some other thicko will have the same question and find this..

Steve · 12-02-2016 12:40AM

No such thing as a dumb question, better to ask it and be educated

The dumb thing to do would be the next guy drilling the wall to 'assume' where the cable is.

Stoner · 12-02-2016 02:03AM

AtomsForPeace wrote:

To answer my own question.. I figured out it is safe enough as long as you chase in straight lines to visible accessories on the wall.. sockets etc..Favouring vertical over horizontal chases it was a dumb question but maybe some other thicko will have the same question and find this..

True, the zone you have is about the width of the socket

Chasing a new socket spur.. Not in line with existing socket

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