Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

[John-SJW]

You say removing the manufacturers moulded plug voids warranty, that is a separate argument but replacing the provided fuse link with a solid link doesn't?
Why would anyone unless homemade produce such an item for sale.

Solid links for all sorts are available.
I say some manufacturers try to side step warrantee claims by nick picking, and one is that the moulded plug may be not removed. It may be replaced by a sound and safe plug to regs, but they try and fob you off. It may be that the appliance is hard wired in, they will still try and fob you off so they will not pay.

A washing machine or dryer off an FCU is protected by a fuse - no problem there. The makers cannot kick up. Solid links are not illegal. Used with caution of course, fine in the right circumstances.

If you know the makers will not play up over a pedantic point, a 15A unfused (they can be fused) round pin plug/socket is the best option.

 

[LukeD]

Ive seen many hifi people strip out all fuses . They claim they get a much better sound .

 

[John-SJW]

Welcome back John. I hope you get a bite.

So do I. Nice to know where 13A solid links are available.

 

[John-SJW]

Which Regulations would these be. What about an answer to #7.

The regs we all have to conform to.

 

[John-SJW]

Ive seen many hifi people strip out all fuses . They claim they get a much better sound .

That is a new one on me. I wonder how the fuse effects the electronics.

 

[DPG]

That is a new one on me. I wonder how the fuse effects the electronics.

You'd be surprised what hifi enthusiasts do. Have a web search for hifi mains plugs, IEC leads, etc. And check out the prices.

 

[overskilled]

You'd be surprised what hifi enthusiasts do. Have a web search for hifi mains plugs, IEC leads, etc. And check out the prices.

Russ Andrews in particular being good for a laugh.....

 

[ipf]

So there!

 

[DPG]

Russ Andrews in particular being good for a laugh.....

Oh indeed. Must dig my 1970s hifi mags out sometime

 

[freddo]

Say behind a fixed integrated washing machine. It is not going to be plugged into anywhere else.

Why would you need a solid link in the plug of an integrated appliance? Besides you don't buy solid links you just cut the head off an m6 screw/bolt, everyone knows that.