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    UK Spur from a Spur (via FCU in Grid) - Scotland

    Hi All Apologies if this is a silly question. I’m looking to to add a double socket just before an under counter washing machine socket (unswitched at faceplate) which is supplied via a grid switch (photo attached). Is it within the regs if the 2 gang grid is swapped to a 3 gang & and a 13a...
  2. F

    Running electrical cable in plastic D-Line trunking

    Hi. I am planing on building a (not sure what to call it) U shaped storage solution which goes either side and above the headboard of a bed. I want to install a couple of reading lights either side. A mixture of me not being bothered and running out of money means I cant run cable on the...
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    Replacing a 2g socket with a FCU

    Hi. I have just bought a house which has a semi converted garage which would be perfect as my workshop. Currently there is one 2g socket available with a single T&E cable and it is likely that this is a spur from a socket the other side of the wall. I really need more sockets, probably five or...
  4. E

    Multiple FCU on radial?

    I have a 2.5mm supply in a loft and from this i have it going to a FCU which I then have my lighting mains for a switch coming from the load side of FCU , I then go from the FCU to 4 different sockets and then last in line I have to connect to another FCU for the bathroom heater downstairs , is...
  5. L

    Installing FCUs for bedside lamps

    I'm currently refitting a bedroom which has 3 double sockets and a 13 amp FCU (for a wall mounted TV). On inspection the wiring is as shown in the attached pic 'Existing'. Two sockets and the 13amp FCU are on the ring main but one is spurred from a traditional round junction box under the...
  6. Dartlec

    Schedule of circuits - Lighting FCU on RFC

    On a couple of recent EICRs I've run into FCUs on a RFC, then 1.5 or 1mm to several lighting points and would be interested how people would note this on the schedule? On the most recent one there are 6 outside lanterns fed from an FCU on the socket circuit, with max R1+R2 outside of 4.5Ohm...
  7. OnlQQker

    3/5/13 Amp Fuses For Plugs And Fused Spurs...

    As most people really don't have an understanding of electricity whatsoever, and the amount of times I have come across the wrong size fuse in a plug or FCU. I don't know but surely this should be addressed somehow. Moulded plugs are all good as well on the new table lamp somebody has just...
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    FCU at boiler

    My parents have have their boiler replaced but the plumbers have left the ageing controls in place. I’m in the process of replacing the programmer etc and have found there are 2 fuses connection units. One is at the boiler, the second is at the programmer (which also isolated the boiler). The...
  9. F

    Power to garage sockets and adding light.

    Hi everyone. I basically wanted to check to see if what I propose is correct. I had an electrician come round (pre covid) to install power to my garage (Detached from house). This is the setup he used. Spur off socket on ring main a short distance to a 13A switched FCU Cable from the FCU...
  10. M

    UK Is a seperate FCU required for spur?

    Hi all, I am looking to add 2 spurs off a ring main socket and the 1st is a 3 gang socket with a 13A fuse (see pic). The 2nd will be 2 gang. Will I still require a seperate FCU or will the 3 gang socket fuse cover this requirement? I beleive it will but just want confirmation. Thanks.
  11. F

    Spur from socket to a FCU

    Hi. First post! I have a socket on a ring which currently is occupied by a plug which operates my boiler. I would like to use this socket for something else. My idea is to spur off this (I've checked this isn't already a spur) to a 13amp FCU which my boiler would be wired into (no need for...
  12. Gaz92552

    What timed fcu do you use?

    I was just wondering what timed FCU people use? Ive been using the Greenbrook T205-SCR but recently had one fail on me after less than a year. After looking at reviews I'm not too keen on putting the same in again. Ive seen the T206-SCR for sale which I'm assuming is the newer model. Its...
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    Would this be acceptable

    Hi all I have a customer who wants LED lights around his newly built garden wall. He wants 12 in total currently there is already a existing outdoor socket in the garden which is fed from the ring final circuit via a FCU At present he would like to keep the outdoor socket. He doesn’t want...
  14. M

    Running permanent extension lead from FCU socket?

    I have installed a new dishwasher, unfortunately the new cable will not reach the socket. The socket comes from an FCU, but is impossible to get at to add an additional socket. Can I run a permanent extension lead (appropriately 50cm) to plug in the dishwasher? thanks people:)
  15. M

    Dividing radial off FCU. Is it ok?

    I have a radial running from the CU to an FCU then to 2 outside sockets. Can I add another socket going from the 1st in another direction? I have included a diagram. thanks for the help people :)
  16. J

    Wiring a FCU to a double socket

    I have recently fitted a inset fire and wish to connect this to a switched fused connection unit Can i run a spur to this fcu from a double socket which already has three 2.5 twin earth cables fitted thank you
  17. J

    Switched FCU in a bathroom?

    Hi guys, I've just had some refurbishment work done in my property and unfortunately the builders have run off. As a result the local building control department have had an eicr carried out and one of the points raised was the builders extended the ring straight into a shaver socket then onto...
  18. L

    what connection to make for the fan switched live wire in a fcu

    can anyone help with the connection for the switched live from the bathroom fan in this fuse box. it is the unconnected yellow wire with a red sleeve and i assume it goes into the top right OUT connection with the single red wire. Thanks in advance
  19. S

    Spur from a spur cable??

    Hi All, I'm adding a new double socket in my living room, which I had intended to tie into an existing cable (that goes to an existing double plug - see pic) using a 30a junction box and create a spur. I've added the socket, run all the 2.5mm t+e behind metal shielding in a channel at the...
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    Kitchen appliance FCU

    It isn't a requirement for FCU's to be used for kitchen appliances ie dish washer or washing machine is it in a new build? I was thinking of just putting a double socket in a cupboard and plugging in the two appliance but have read about using FCU's and was wondering if this is a requirement or...

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