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I did EXACTLY that putting in a new chase when working for Fiddy years ago (things I've learned recently make it less surprising that it was even possible for me to do). Except, this one was wired up. Bang, flash, two perfect chunks taken off the edge of the bolster and black charring. Thank fuck for RCDs. I just felt like all the bones in my hand separated for a split second, like touching a rural electric fence, but more ouchy.
Not exactly sure how it was fixed as the carpenter ushered me off site before the angry electrician came back from lunch/the pub.
Do you have access to replace that whole section of the ring, from socket to socket?
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Pretty sure that the screw terminal blocks are not viewed as permanent due to the possibility of them loosening. Wago ones and the like are OK. However, I have no idea if what you're suggesting is safe or not so don't listen to me.
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I’d go with a wago box, or any other maintenance free junction box.
The minor issue is that you’re unlikely to have the tools or equipment to be able to check that your repair is ok - if done properly it will very likely be fine, but just a heads up.
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I just chopped through a ring main (not wired up to the CU yet, so no shower of sparks and death).
Am I ok to connect it back up using terminal blocks (I have a bunch which I think are 30A) and put that inside a connection box?
Or is this sort of thing notifiable?