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Wire new socket off a light switch?

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  • 22-12-2011 4:26pm
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    david4791
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭


    Hello,
    I need a socket in my hall to install an electric radiator, can I wire a socket from a light switch located 2m away?


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    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,664 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Simple answer - NO you can't.


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    david4791 wrote: »
    Hello,
    I need a socket in my hall to install an electric radiator, can I wire a socket from a light switch located 2m away?
    No it's not allowed
    Different sized cables and the radiator should be rcd protected which most light circuits are not


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    david4791
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    Thanks


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