Replacing Fused Switches with Sockets

[Peter101]

Completely untrained amateur here sorry! I am looking to successfully replace two fused double pole fused switches with sockets. The two fused switches are located in a double box and are each connected to a three core cable - both switches are also interconnected. I would like to replace one or both switches with sockets but I am not sure what connections need to be made. I can simply substitute the switches for sockets maintaining all connections but I am not sure this is correct. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[westward10]

Do the fuse switches not serve a purpose any more.

 

[Pete999]

Completely untrained amateur here sorry! I am looking to successfully replace two fused double pole fused switches with sockets. The two fused switches are located in a double box and are each connected to a three core cable - both switches are also interconnected. I would like to replace one or both switches with sockets but I am not sure what connections need to be made. I can simply substitute the switches for sockets maintaining all connections but I am not sure this is correct. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

You would first need to find how the switches are wired, what size cable, what size OCPD (fuse) For fear of getting my --- kicked by another member (you know who you are)the advice I would give you is to get an Electrician to give the job a once over and quote for the work, including a certificate to follow,

 

[Peter101]

No, not connected to anything else.

 

[westward10]

Theoretically yes you should be able to replace each with a one gang socket but whether the existing circuit is correct/safe/compliant is not something we can necessarily judge.

 

[Peter101]

You would first need to find how the switches are wired, what size cable, what size OCPD (fuse) For fear of getting my --- kicked by another member (you know who you are)the advice I would give you is to get an Electrician to give the job a once over and quote for the work, including a certificate to follow,

I can and will do that if the job proves more complicated than I think it should be - I just need to understand what might be involved. The switches are 13A fused and are adjacent to a wall mounted TV point but there is no corresponding unstitched socket.

 

[Peter101]

Theoretically yes you should be able to replace each with a one gang socket but whether the existing circuit is correct/safe/compliant is not something we can necessarily judge.

If I did replace each switch with a 1-gang socket would I maintain the interconnect between switches/sockets?

 

[westward10]

If I did replace each switch with a 1-gang socket would I maintain the interconnect between switches/sockets?

It sounds like they are part of a ring final circuit and if so then yes. Do you have any idea if this circuit has rcd protection. A pic of your consumer unit and the wiring to these switches would be handy, isolate the circuit first of course.

 

[Pete999]

If I did replace each switch with a 1-gang socket would I maintain the interconnect between switches/sockets?

Asking these questions only goes to prove you need an Electrician Peter101

 

[Pete999]

If I did replace each switch with a 1-gang socket would I maintain the interconnect between switches/sockets?

It would be wrong, totally wrong to give a self confessed untrained DIYer advice to do the work required to do what he requires.