If there is a bundle of two white wires tied together behind the switch and two separate wires running to the switch, it will be easy to add an outlet. 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. A Fused Spur Switch is commonly used for powerful electrical appliances, such as washing machines and dish washers that need to be installed without a plug; they are also used for electrical items that need to be installed on a separate cable from the ring main, for safety and maintenance purposes.
The circuit breaker may take a while to trip, in the meantime the cable would heat up which will cause damage to the insulation. However, you are still allowed to carry out some work yourself without notifying Building Control. Perhaps you are hoping to add a double socket, in which case the cost will increase. Skip to content Articles. Please select a service and enter a location to continue You must log in or sign up to reply here.
Show Ignored Content. Related Threads. Fused spur switch for outside light seanuk , 11 Apr , in forum: Electrics UK. Replies: 1 Views: 1, Taylortwocities 12 Apr Replies: 3 Views: 1, Replies: 18 Views: 4, Outside light spurred from socket cwhaley , 10 Jul , in forum: Electrics UK. Replies: 19 Views: 2, Replies: 10 Views: 1, I'm trying to install a 3 pin socket, high above a door, for an Echo Dot the idea is so it doesn't 1. Get in the way; 2. Take up a an existing socket.
I've got a pull string light switch right next to where I want to install it and, because the draw isn't going to be too much from the light circuit, I want to take a feed from this switch, to the socket. I've got as far as wiring it all in, but unfortunately, the power to the socket is only there when the light is OFF. If I switch it on, the power to the socket dies.
Back on again, and the Echo switches off. Is there anything I can do to allow constant power to the socket, and allow the light switch to work as it should?? Thanks in advanced! Sort by date Sort by votes. SJD - Mentor. Reaction score 2, You don't say what cable s are in the light switch, but very likely there is one switch drop cable, which has a L and switched L plus earth. The switched L if black or blue, should be sleeved with red or brown to indicate L but often it isn't.
It sounds like with the switch off, you are powering the socket through the light, and because the item plugged in takes so little current, the light appears to stay off though actually will be slightly powered. You need to disconnect the socket from this switch, and have it powered from a socket circuit in a way that meets current regulations which includes RCD protection for any new sockets.
Upvote 0 Downvote. Reaction score Important note: I'm not an electrician. But - you say there is a pull string here - why - where is it? I ask because the regs are pretty clear in covering electrical works around bathrooms etc.
I think you should share any pics you have, of the wiring so far and the set-up. You must log in or register to reply here. Replies 47 Views 4K.
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