Is a fused spur double pole?

A fused spur is an electrical supply accessory that incorporates a fuse. A variation is a double pole fused spur switch which incorporates an extra isolation feature. This makes the switch safer to use as it separates the live and neutral wires.

What is a 3 Amp fused spur?

A fused spur is an accessory to an electrical supply. An electrical supply can be taken off a ring main with the help of a lower rated fuse. Unswitched fused spurs don’t have a manual on/off switch. …

Can I put 2 double sockets on a spur?

you can have maximum one double socket as a normal spur but if you are going from socket to FCU fused at 13 amp from there you can add as many sockets as you wish as all the sockets and cable will be protected by the fuse so no chance of overloading the cable the fuse will blow first.

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).

Do I need a fused spur?

“The regulations state that the appliance needs to be fused, either with a plug or a fused spur. So as long as the plug sockets are accessible without touching the appliance to turn it off then this is fine, but also a fused spur is fine too.”

Do I need a fused spur for an extractor fan?

The fan also requires a local means of switching off for mechanical maintenance (537.3. 2.5) and, therefore, a standard switch fused spur should suffice, unless there is a permanent live also required; in which case the switch will need to be double-pole.

Why can you not spur off a spur?

The reason for not running two spurs from the same spur “point” is that it can lead to possible overloads in that one leg of the final can become unbalanced and exceed the max. allowed amps for a bit of 2.5mm if the tap off point is near the cu.

Can you put a fused spur on a ring main?

A spur can be connected to an existing socket, on either a ring main or a radial circuit, providing that socket does not already have a spur. A general rule for a ring main is that if you only have two cables in the back of an existing socket then it is ok to spur.

Can I put a fused spur on a spur?

You could just add your extra bits to the existing spur, as in on the side protected by the 13a fuse, like a mini dual radial. Don’t forget you need rcd protection if your concealing your cables and they need to be in the permitted zones.

Can I add a fused spur myself?

Can I take a fused spur off a spur?

You can but you may risk overloading that spur causing the 13a fuse to blow what is your intended use for your garage sockets and your conservatory.

Are there double pole 3A fused connection units?

Discussion in ‘ Electrics UK ‘ started by sparkybird, 9 May 2006 . I’m just about to install a bathroom fan off a lighting circuit. The fan instructions say that it must be protected with a 3A fuse and a double pole isolator. Is is possible to have these two functions combined into one accessory?

What does a double pole fused spur do?

What is a Double Pole Fused Spur? A double pole fused spur is a switched model which features an extended isolating mechanism that breaks or connects both the live and neutral wires within the device.

How many amps does a fused spur need?

Choose a spur with a suitable current rating – normally 3 or 5 amps for a light switch. You can install either a switched fused spur, which will also function as the on-off button or an unswitched fused spur alongside a conventional light switch.

What is bathroom fan, 3 pole isolation or fused spur?

Discuss Bathroom fan, 3 pole isolation or fused spur? in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net Just picked up a timed fan and 3 pole switch. Fan is 4″ 20 watt. I was going to run 3 core and earth from 3 plate light via 3 pole switch and to fan as per normal.

Is a fused spur double pole? A fused spur is an electrical supply accessory that incorporates a fuse. A variation is a double pole fused spur switch which incorporates an extra isolation feature. This makes the switch safer to use as it separates the live and neutral wires. What is a 3 Amp fused spur?…