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Do I need a fused spur or is a plug with a fuse ok?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.34 PM

Hi, I've just bought a nuaire PIV system (glorified fan) to go in the loft and it says it should be connected to a switched fused spur and isolator: "The 3 core mains cable from the power supply should be connected to a fixed wiring installation, via the isolator, via the spur, in accordance with current IEE wiring regulations" As I've already got sockets in my loft, is there any reason not to just connect a plug with a 1amp fuse to the power supply?? Whats the difference between a fused spur and a plug? (sorry if this is a silly question!) Thanks, Phil

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kevin cassidy building contractors

Rating: 5 out of 5

Accrington

You will not find a registered electrician that will tell you its ok to ignore manufacturers fitting instructions as technically these are the minimum requirement. Its not really much trickier to fit a switched fused spur instead of a plug.

Answered20 October 2015