Emmersion boiler switch - will this do?

[Dormouse]

Last week the light on the switch wouldn't light up so I replaced the fuse. Since then the rocker switch started playing up and it would only light when in mid way position. Tonight it wouldn't light at all and when I removed the fuse, it was all burnt inside. I have inserted a new fuse and it works but I guess I ought to replace the front of the unit. I have purchased the following from Amazon and would like to check if you (ie: qualified electrician) think it is OK? The fuse is 13amp and I understand I probably need to turn off the electric from the main trip switch to change it (even if I don't need to, I'd feel safer!)

Many thanks

DM

13 AMP WHITE FUSED CONNECTION UNIT SPUR DP SWITCHED WITH NEON LG9218N: Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

 

[Pete999]

If I was in your shoes, I would get an Electrician in to have a look, before you get hurt, wont cost much

 

[telectrix]

also, if it's on it's own circuit with 16A OCPD, the a 20A D/P switch with neon would be a better option. as methuselah^^^^^ said. get a local electrician to sort ot for you.

 

[Pete999]

also, if it's on it's own circuit with 16A OCPD, the a 20A D/P switch with neon would be a better option. as methuselah^^^^^ said. get a local electrician to sort ot for you.

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[nickblake]

Last week the light on the switch wouldn't light up so I replaced the fuse. Since then the rocker switch started playing up and it would only light when in mid way position. Tonight it wouldn't light at all and when I removed the fuse, it was all burnt inside. I have inserted a new fuse and it works but I guess I ought to replace the front of the unit. I have purchased the following from Amazon and would like to check if you (ie: qualified electrician) think it is OK? The fuse is 13amp and I understand I probably need to turn off the electric from the main trip switch to change it (even if I don't need to, I'd feel safer!)

Many thanks

DM

13 AMP WHITE FUSED CONNECTION UNIT SPUR DP SWITCHED WITH NEON LG9218N: Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

There is no probably about it you will at least need to turn off the circuit and should be locked off to ,this is to prevent re energizing I would do as Pete and tel have recommended and get in a qualified spark

 

[Dormouse]

Some three years later ....... thank you, I did and I live to tell the tale! Better harassed than dead or badly injured.