Did I need this ? - 24th Jun 2014 7:48am
Any leccy savvy people around ? A while ago , we needed a newly positioned double socket in the kitchen for a fridge and a freezer . The electrician put in one of these . 13Amp Twin RCD Protected Plug Socket which didnt have any switches on it . Cost £20+Vat (plus labour) .I queried the fact that this didnt have any rocker on/off switches on it just the trip current button and tester , in the middle . He told me it was the new legal requirement . I didnt mind as it meant the freezer and fridge couldnt be switched off accidentally .
Is there a legal requirement to have this type of double socket now rather than the usual simple ones with 2 red rocker switches? If so does it only apply to fridges and freezers ?
If Ive been ripped of unecessarily , then I dont want to get same company back to do my next 'non fridge'socket requirement .
Is there a legal requirement to have this type of double socket now rather than the usual simple ones with 2 red rocker switches? If so does it only apply to fridges and freezers ?
If Ive been ripped of unecessarily , then I dont want to get same company back to do my next 'non fridge'socket requirement .