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  1. I

    Honeywell 2 amp fused connection unit

    Just a quick questiin can i use a 3 amp for a 2A fused connection unit the factory manuel is saying 2 amp full stop is this 100% or can i use a 3 amp i would of thought this would be sufficiant and then wired to a 6 amp breaker? Never done a alarm system before so making sure as dont want to pop...
  2. 1Justin

    Best value fused switch plus 2 module type 2 SPD?

    Has anyone done this yet on a budget? I'm pricing a job to run a submain off a TN-S. I'll need a fused switch incorporating SPD alongside in the same enclosure. Price sensitive. Thinking of a budget Lewden off the shelf fused switch (in 4 module enclosure), ditching the enclosure and buying 6...
  3. Sparky10

    Main Fused Switch isolator

    Came across this on an install today and wondering if its correct, Main Fuse was 100A, cables going into a meter then from a meter into a 63A switched fused isolator, Then 16mm Armoured from isolator into fuse board about 15m away. now i'm confused as to why its 100A Main fuse - 63A isolator...
  4. Gary Tollison

    Fused connection unit mounted on metal backbox

    greetings :) I’m taking a spur from a ring final. A fused connection unit will be controlling the spur. FCU will be mounted on a metal backbox flush in a brick wall. I’m planning on using a junction box to break into the RFC, and taking the spur cable to the FCU. My question is, do both cables...
  5. S

    adding fused FCU to radial circuit in kitchen

    Hi, I am fitting a new kitchen and would like to know if it's ok to connect switched 13amp FCU onto a radial circuit. The kitchen has a radial circuit with 4 x double sockets fitted - 2.5 twin and earth cable. I would like to add 4 x 13amp switched FCU's - one from each double socket so as I can...
    • scot3
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    • adding circuit fcu fused kitchen radial radial circuit
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. D

    Turn me on, fused out with dodgy light fitting!

    Looking for assistance and advice. I have damp coming in my ceiling and it caused one of my lights to short taking out all the lights in my house. I changed the main fuse and turned the socket off for the dodgy light but still it keeps randomly making the 'popping' noise and I am worried about...
    • Diane Charlton
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    • dodgy fitting fused light out
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. A

    Swap fused spur for Single Socket

    Hi I'd like to swap a 13a fused spur for a single 13a socket as we're never going to put a fireplace in and just want to have less wire clutter. I've swapped sockets over before without an issue but what's confused me here is that there are 2 sets of wires going into the socket (see picture)...
  8. S

    Removing fused switches

    Im doing my kitchen and have a question regarding the arrangement of some wall mounted fused switches and in cupboard mounted sockets On the wall I’ve got a couple of switched FCU’s. Each of these FCU’s are linked to 2 non switched single sockets that are inside the cupboards. The wall...
  9. DC-backfrom the past

    single fused spur and single socket combined unit do they exist?

    like unicorns, I have seen pictures of these, but cant seem to find a distributor. can anyone assist ? at present there is a double socket in place with limited space around it so looking for a combined unit. I know I can change the back box and put two single units in its place, but saw a few...
  10. R

    looking for a half gang / architrave size fused spur

    Hi, I am trying to find a fused spur that is as small as possible. I'm not sure of the correct wording but it needs to be smaller than a single gang back box. To explain what i am trying to achieve, i need to cut the plug off a flex that connects to a small transformer for an POE injector. As...
  11. C

    Working with wired fused ccu

    Just wanted to get some opinions on the following... Working in a bathroom conversion requiring supply for a shower pump, changing lights to downlight and power to a demister mirror. House currently has an old CCU with wired fuses and no RCD's. And lighting circuit has no cpc. For shower pump...
  12. C

    Replacing wire in a fuse?

    Hi all, This is the first time which I have had to replace the wire in a fuse so I just want to make sure that I have done it correctly. The wire which I have fed through the two holes is not perfectly straight where you can see it through the opening, is this ok? (slightly bent) Thanks
  13. P

    Replacing Fused Switches with Sockets

    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...
  14. D

    Adding fused spur for bathroom extactor

    Hi - I'm planning to fit an extractor with timer to a bathroom, switching on with the lights and had bought a fan isolator switch, but reading the Manrose instructions they insist on double pole fused spur with 3A fuse. I think it will be easiest to fit a switched fuse spur and not bother with...
  15. Michaelwgroves

    Boiler Fused Connection Unit location

    I need to wire a new system boiler, the obvious place to put the supply is with the control unit which powers the boiler. But should the FCU be next to the boiler in the same way any isolation switch would be located close the load. This would still power control unit, but also need cable coming...
  16. spike210957

    Fused Protection for a new oven

    Hi there, I'm replacing an existing oven which was connected to the kitchen sockets circuit (32 amp) but protected by a 13 amp fused switch. Now, the installation instructions of the new oven say it should have a minimum fuse of 15amp and a max of 20amp. I'm struggling to find a fused switch...
  17. P

    Fused Spur Combined Socket

    Morning Looking for the above, does anyone know of a supplier please?
  18. H

    Is it OK to terminate switched fused spur with 13A socket?

    I am planning a new layout for our utility room and would appreciate some advice. We have three appliances (washer, dryer and freezer) that will sit under a worktop directly below the window. My intention is to feed this equipment via a row of three 13A fused spur switchplates located inside a...
  19. W

    Fused spur off ring main regulations

    hello I've seen the page at the back of the regs book but nothing explains can you - Have a spured socket off the ring using one cable and then put a fused spur after the spur and then feed additional sockets after the spir
  20. H

    Safe fused sour isolation palava

    hi there guys, I'm a lowly gas man but thought I would put my hand out to you helpful electricians to see if there is a better way to do the following! I work for a rather large gas service and repair company and health and safety as I'm sure you will know is going a bit bonkers at the...

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