Why would you use a switched fused connection unit?
An unswitched fused connection unit could be used for any appliance that has its own ON/OFF switch, such as a washing machine, or a device that operates continuously and must be difficult to turn off, such as a fire alarm or security lights.
What is a switched fused spur used for?
A fused spur is a switch that’s used to isolate electrical equipment from the mains supply. You’ll typically find them on the left or right of your oven or hob, and next to or underneath your heater.
Can I install a fused spur myself?
As long as the job isn’t within a ‘special location’ such as a bathroom or outdoors, you’re also allowed to install additional new light fittings, switches, sockets and even add a single fused spur to an existing circuit (a ‘spur’ is a new cable and socket run as a branch from an existing socket on the ring main).
Can you spur off a fused switch?
So basically a spur of a spur is never permitted, even if its fused. I’ll have to just stick in a juntion box in the ring cables under floorboard and get a fused spur off that. Put a 13amp unswitched spur adjacent to the socket, then you can run whatever you like within reason from the outgoing or load side of that.
Is it illegal to do your own electrical work?
DIY (do it yourself) electrical work is dangerous and illegal. You may think you can save money by installing an electrical appliance yourself. But, doing electrical work yourself can: put you, your household or tenants at risk of injury or death.
Is it illegal to do electrical work without a license UK?
Anyone can do their own electrical work in their own home, it’s a free country, but the problem arises when you need a certificate. Most electricians aren’t going to put their name to someone else’s work,.
Can I change a fused switch to a socket?
Hi. There is no problem removing 13amp fused spurs and replacing with socket outlets. You just need to ensure that those circuits (fuses/mcb’s) are backed up by a 30ma RCD as they will now be used to supply mobile equipment rather than fixed.
How do you mount a fused connection unit?
The mounting box for an FCU is the same type used for socket outlets. Prepare the end of the cable, flex and cores. If any Earth cores are bare, cover the exposed end with a green-and-yellow sheath. A fused connection unit. An FCU is fitted with two sets of terminals. The Live and Neutral terminals will be marked Load or Out and Mains or In.
What are the terminals on a fused connection unit?
A fused connection unit. An FCU is fitted with two sets of terminals. The Live and Neutral terminals will be marked Load or Out and Mains or In. Be aware that the Mains terminals can also called Feed or Supply.
Is the oven compatible with the 13A unit?
Edit: the kW max of the oven is 2,780-2,550 so that should be fine to go through the 13A unswitched fused connection unit. Regarding the hob – this has come wired with a non-rewireable 3A fused plug. I really don’t want to cut off the plug to wire it into the connection unit.
Can you use a 13A fuse spur on an oven?
(They may allow 1.5mm heat res cable) Depanding on your new oven kw, (we dont know the wattage on it) you actually cant use the 13amp fuse spur for your new oven. because normally if the cooker is rated more then 13amp they cant come prewire.