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Running a fused spur from a socket outlet

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.59 PM

I have run a fused spur with a 2.5mm cable from a socket outlet. I have used a 5 Amp fuse and have three lights in a run after the FCU, using 1mm cable, all switched from the FCU. When i flick the switch the lights come on but VERY dimly!? How do i sort this out? Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous user

Could be a number of things. Each light requires a live and neutral to work. Depending on the type of light Polarity must be correct or may not work/damage electronic components. If you plug a lamp in to the socket you spurred from and the same happens would point to a connection problem at the socket. Retrace your steps. Check and double check every connection. Make sure each light has a live and a neutral (and Earth of course). And you have used correct type of fuse for the spur. BS 1362

Answered30 January 2016

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Grimsby

Well you might have wired them in series rather than parallel, ( more easily done than you think) I would re-visit your connections as this is more likely to be the problem. Can't see it being volt drop. Have you a voltage tester?

Answered14 November 2015