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  1. J

    Fused Connection Unit - HOB?

    Hi, My gas hob which has an electric igniter is powered on the sockets ring via a 13A Fused Connection Unit Switch, however I have since discovered that the hob when installed they just put a 13A plug on the end with a 3A fuse and plugged it into a single unswitched socket behind the kitchen...
  2. J

    Fuse for towel rail?

    UK: Hi, I have a heated towel rail which doesn’t have much writing on it so I’m unsure of the brand and googling the text has turned up nothing, and I was wondering what fuse I should use in the switched fused connection unit? It came with a 13A but I suspect they haven’t amended it when...
  3. K

    What are the risks of having a 9000watt induction hob on a 32 amp fuse at the breaker?

    We've had a new kitchen installation and a new 9000watt induction hob fitted. The manufacturers recommendation is a 40 amp power supply, however the electrician (contracted through the kitchen supplier) had incorrectly fit a 32 amp fuse at the board. He knows this is the case , as does the...
  4. N

    Does this fuse board and service head meet current regulations?

    Hello, I recently moved into an old house (1930s) and I noticed thay the electrics seem very old. I am waiting for the report of my EICR but the electrician mentioned that it might be an asbestos backed board and also non regulation fuses. So I got a safety check done by the DNO and they said...
  5. mikeycollins

    Fuse requirements

    I currently have a single electric oven and gas hob both of which are connected to a 32 amp (via a red switch isolating switch) fuse. I would like to remove the gas hob and install an induction hob with a power requirement of 7.4 kw. My question is will the 32 amp fuse be sufficient? Thanks for...
  6. Fuseboxclueless

    Does fuse board or switches contain asbestos?

    Hello, looking to get home electrics upgraded and get a new fuse box. A neighbour mentioned that their house had a main switch on the fuse board that was encased with asbestos and I’m wondering whether we will be in the same position with our old fuse box. Does anyone have any idea based on the...
  7. E

    UK New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please?

    Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable too. Fuse at the fuseboard is 32A shared for oven and hob. Does it mean that fuse in the main fuseboard need replacing for 2x16A and then perhaps oven to be on a...
    • eldaniel
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    • connect existing fuse hob induction induction hob new please require socket
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Curiosity666

    Battery Can i wire direct from battery to instrument cluster fuse

    The dash in my 2012 ford focus stopped working.. after some testing, the ground is perfect but there is only .34v going to the harness for the cluster and same coming into the fuse.. there is 12v from battery to high current fuse but i havnt tested from there to engine bay fuse box yet.. the...
  9. Jaggycee

    UK Lucy Oxford Fuse Carrier asbestos?

    Hi, Can anyone advise if this fuse carrier will contain asbestos? Thanks
  10. R

    New fuse box for house renovation Australia

    Hi Guys, This is my first question in this forum. I.have renovated a 60s built house in Australia, I have an electrician mate helping me add a new single phase fuse box in the meter cabinet, I have purchased a 64ampain 2 pole switch, 2 x 20amp RCBOs for 2 power circuits and 1 x 16amp breaker...
  11. Jock from the north

    Tv .dvd.sound bar all on 1 13 amp fuse

    This is a new one to me.a local TV installer (the ones that have built up an almost untouchable reputation due to longevity of service and having mainly loyal older customers ) has wired up a media wall in my area and cut the plugs off all 3 appliances.sound bar ,TV,dvd player and stuck the...
  12. B

    Fuse for PC Dell OptiPlex 5040

    I have come across an old PC that I would like to turn on. However, before plugging in an IEC lead into it I want to make sure I have the correct fuse. (Using a 13amp IEC lead - UK) Below are my findings. I am a bit confused as to what is being shown and what to do from a safety point of view...
  13. B

    Laptop AC/DC Adapter Fuse

    I have come across a laptop without a fuse in the plug and I want to know which is the correct fuse to enter into the plug? The attached is what is shown on the laptop AC/DC adapter. For confirmation (and peace of mind) I am looking at the INPUT values and I see 100-240V 1.5A 50-60Hz Is it OK...
  14. I

    Blown fuse

    I live in a block of flats and the fuse in the ryefield board to my flat has blown. If there was a fault with my electrics in my flat would the fuses in my consumer unit trip or blow too? The power went out and my consumer unit was fine all the MCB’s and RCBO’s stayed on so I’m just curious if...
  15. A

    Has fuse box been left safe

    Apparently half the downstairs works were on the left of the fuse box and half on the right sparky replace one of the fuses ( allegedly as I wasn’t in ) and decided not to use any of the left switches. everything is now powered from the right switches but he didn’t bother to relabel what’s what...
  16. K

    Proteus Fuse Holder replacement to RCBO

    Hi, I will not be carrying out this work!! a qualified electrician will be. however Could someone let me know if it is possible to change the Proteus Fuse holder's to RCBO'S please?
  17. S

    UK Is the main fuse head satisfactory protection for SWA supply cable?

    Commercial/Industrial installation. Summary of installation: Main feeder pillar contains TNCS incoming supply single phase 100A main fuse, 25mm DNO tails, meter, 100A double pole isolator switch, 25mm tails/16mm CPC to 63A rotary isolator, 10mm SWA cable 25m run to digital advertising panel...
  18. I

    UK Should I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator?

    Hi Everyone, I’m currently working on an HMO where the supply cables run from the Ryefield board in the electrical riser to each apartment's utility cupboard. At present, the armoured cable from the Ryefield board terminates in a Redhead fuse link, and from there, it connects to the consumer...
  19. C

    UK Add new outlets in house with original fuse box

    My house was built in 1968 and still has the original fuse box with wired fuses. I want an electrician to add to the existing ring main a new spur for a combi boiler and a new dual 13A outlet. Is it correct that in order to comply with the current regs the fuse box will have to be replaced by...
  20. B

    Maximum demand exceeding main fuse.

    I've got a customer who currently has a 60A main fuse running in 10mm tails to a board with breakers 32/32/20/6/6A which, doing the diversity calc at biggest breaker + 40% of the rest comes in at 57.6A, just about OK. She wants a new 32A cooker circuit, so I said she should get the tails...

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