Ring circuits
Ring circuits are very similar radial circuits that each socket outlet is
fed from the previous one, but ring circuits the last socket wired back
to the source supply.
is because the maximum demand current-using equipment kitchens
may exceed the rating the circuit cable and protection devices.
etc.
The circuit details are given Appendix the IEE Regulations but may
also expressed the block diagram given Fig. The number permitted socket
outlets unlimited but each ring circuit must not cover more than 100m2
of floor area.
Ring and radial circuits may used for domestic other premises where
the maximum demand the current-using equipment estimated not to
exceed the rating the protective devices for the chosen circuit.13. Each ring final circuit conductor must looped
into every socket outlet joint box which forms the ring and must elec-
trically continuous throughout its length.13
Block diagram ring circuits.12
Block diagram radial circuits.
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Maximum floor area 75m2
Maximum floor area 50m2 2.5mm2
PVC cable
4 mm2
PVC cable
etc.
30
or
32A
30mA
Fuse
or
MCB
RCD
Maximum floor area 100m2
2.5mm2
PVC cable
FIGURE 14. 14.
Fuse MCB
Fuse MCB
30 32A
20A
30mA
30mA
RCD
RCD
FIGURE 14
