I Need Three Electric Sockets

the_greed

I need two electric sockets in my kitchen because I am going to move my fridge freezer and do not know if you can use an extension cable for this, so I was thinking of getting a double socket for where I want to put it. Similarly my tumble drier is in a cupboard and I would like a single socket put in there. There are three double sockets in the kitchen already but they are too far away from the fridge freezer. Similarly the tumble drier is located in a cupboard where my central heating boiler is, the only electrical thingy in there is the switch for the heating pump. Can anybody advise what to do with regard to running extension cables or putting in new sockets and can anybody tell me what this is likely to cost. My dad is a retired qualified electrician but is 78 and not the fittest and I don't want to bother him.

milkydrink

If my dad was a sparky I would ask him.
You do the donkey work, the cable running, the chasing out ECT & let him wire it up for you:D

the_greed

As I said he is not the fittest and is in the process of flitting so I do not want to bother him, would extension cables do or I am better with exta sockets. I don't want to see cables running along the skirting boards in my kitchen. I have no idea whatsoever about DIY although since joining this forum I have learned a little bit.

ormus

extension cable is purely a temp measure. you should fit properly installed cable for the correct sockets.
you could use the white plastic mini trunking along the skirting (just above).
do all the labour and get your dad to do the final connections.
or at least oversee your work.

the_greed

In that case what exactly do I need to buy with regard to sockets, back bits etc. I have looked for the mini trunking and have an idea what I would need. It is the sockets and other things I do not know about. Can you please explain in simple terms as I am totally useless. I need a socket for my tumble drier and a socket for my fridge freezer, but thought I would get a double socket as the other one might come in handy for the future. I thought I would have to be lifting floorboards etc but this sounds easier and will look okay.

ianeverton

Im afraid due to Part P regulations you are not allowed to do this work yourself without previously informing the local authority of your intention.

You then have to get a council approved inspection to get building control approval.

Much as it dismays me it is probably easier to get a man in.

P.S. Properly wird in sockets is the way to go rather than extension leads.

the_greed

I have decided to get a man in but I was going to supply the parts. What would I need?

ianeverton

Well you will need three double metal back boxes, three double sockets and 2.5mm sq twin and earth cable. As well as sundries like grommets but the man will provide these.

It is difficult to give a price for the work as there are so many variables, and this is all presuming that the original wiring to be altered is up to standard.

The sockets and boxes are only a few quid from Screwfix, cable is quite expensive nowadays. For what you will save i would just leave it to the man to arrange materials.

Can your Dad not recommend someone he used to work with to do the work.

gazza975526570

The sparky i used charged £20 per double socket

baldelectrician

gazza975526570 wrote: »

The sparky i used charged £20 per double socket

The standard price is nearer £25-£35 per outlet - the more outlets the cheaper the price.

You should use a competent person for the work, links below

In Scotland:
Individuals regitered;
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
Companies
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2

In England and Wales:
http://www.competentperson.co.uk