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What fuse should be in switched fuse unit
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.28 PM
I’ve got a power feed coming in to the garage from the main consumer unit (presumably with a 6 amp fuse). This goes into a switched fuse unit, which has a 13 amp fuse in it, which then feeds to the garage light. Should the fuse be this big for a single garage light in a switched unit? I want to add 2 more LED lights in the garage, but even with them I would have thought 13 amps is too high?
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Anonymous user
with the fuse in the spur outlet u need this to be a 3 or 5 amp with the amount of lights u are thinking of installing plus check the cable size 1.5 mm t@e is best for lighting all the best And be safe when doing the work
Answered15 March 2020
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JMA Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Simply change the 13 amp fuse to either 3, 5 or 10 amp if you are in any doubt.
Answered15 March 2020
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Anonymous user
I would recommend to check if your garage consumer unit with RCD switched on it. so the lighting and power are on seperate circuits. In this case if a fault occurs it will not effect your house electrics. The best things to do it get a qualified electrician to have a look it. Kind regards IKA TRADE TEAM.
Answered15 March 2020
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Luxury Sparks LTD
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
If the switched unit is just for lighting then the fuse shouldn't be bigger then 6 amps. But also depends on the size of the cable as well. If at the beginning your circuit is protected by a 6 amp fuse then never go higher in the field. Don't forget to isolate the circuit when you will do any works on it, such as adding some new points. Good luck and all the best.
Answered15 March 2020
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Home Power Distribution Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
. First and foremost Get an electrician to Confirm the 6amp fuse at the fuse board is Appropriate for cable going to the garage; then to achieve discrimination and to protect your lights fit the correct fuse subject to the light manufacture specification
Answered16 March 2020
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