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Sharpy16

Hi I have a old supply (switch and fuse) that used to power an immersion heater it is fused by itself at the consumer board could this be converted into active sockets or would I need a new circuit fitted thanks anyone for a bit of help
 
High Sharpy16, welcome to the forum, I have approved you for the general forum for a quick reply although you may be given DIY status and the thread relocated when admin' is next on line, this won't effect any posts made.
 
Ok thanks dark wood
 
Hi I have a old supply (switch and fuse) that used to power an immersion heater it is fused by itself at the consumer board could this be converted into active sockets or would I need a new circuit fitted thanks anyone for a bit of help

Where are you based? I had an old mate called Sharpy among other things
 
generally it would be a 16A breaker (15A fuse) feeding the heater on 2.5mm cable. you can usefor socketrs, but retain the 16A. (always assuming that the circuit is sound).
 
Hey Pete I'm from stoke on Trent
 
i'm in stoke one day next week. can pop in have a look at it for you if you want.
 

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