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Ring Main Joint Box

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A kitchen worktop twin S,O, is to be relocated horizontally by about 60cm. 

The ring final cct (RFC) is cabled in buried T&E and the galv' steel back-box is flushed into the plaster/brick wall.

The RFC T&E extension cabling will be buried under plaster, covered in plastic capping along the horizontal  prescribed zone. Visually, it would be reasonable for an electrician to be aware that the route may contain cable(s).

The circuit is RCD protected.

The intent is touse insulated crimp and double insulating tape the jointed cables within the existing box to achieve a maintenance free connection, A 2mm thick (fabricated) plate was to be used to cover the back box and provide additional mechanical protection. The box would then be plastered over.


The questions are:-

1. How many would consider the steel plate back box cover a desirable feature or would a simple plastic cover suffice?

2. Should the original back box be left  unearthed?


Thanks in advance.
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    I am not quite clear why the old socket has to be removed. If it is not a spur itself, a further socket may be spurred off it, or the ring may be extended.


    But perhaps the intention is to place a cupboard over the location.


    Here is one that I found earlier. This badgery was revealed when a cooker hood was removed. The photo doesn't show it, but there was a socket about 8" below.

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    I am not quite clear why the old socket has to be removed. If it is not a spur itself, a further socket may be spurred off it, or the ring may be extended.


    But perhaps the intention is to place a cupboard over the location.


    Here is one that I found earlier. This badgery was revealed when a cooker hood was removed. The photo doesn't show it, but there was a socket about 8" below.

    7b5b310896cb1a1a96104d419fc42f55-huge-img_04671.jpg
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