13amp socket for old storage heater

[Martin2102]

Taking a old storage heater off the wall for my brother who would like a single socket in its place.
It has it’s own circuit in the fuse board (b16 breaker)
I know a little about electrics but don’t know if a standard 13amp socket will run off the breaker safely.
Thanks in advance

 

[buzzlightyear]

the possibility it might be on E7 .best to get a spark in .

 

[Dillb]

the possibility it might be on E7 .best to get a spark in .

What about RCD protection?

OP, get a loca sparky in. It wont cost much and the circuit will be tested to ensure its safe for comtinued use.

 

[7029 dave]

You are altering the wiring, rcd protection will apply.

 

[Dillb]

You are altering the wiring, rcd protection will apply.

How are they altering the wiring? They are just swapping probably a DP switch or spur for a single socket.

 

[The Ghost]

Is there any truth to the idea that older storage heaters have asbestos in them?

 

[7029 dave]

How are they altering the wiring? They are just swapping probably a DP switch or spur for a single socket.

I mean it is an alteration, spur dp switch for a socket, as you well know the socket will need rcd protection.

 

[Dillb]

Is there any truth to the idea that older storage heaters have asbestos in them?

Oh gosh here we go.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Is there any truth to the idea that older storage heaters have asbestos in them?

It depends on the storage heaters by checking a web sight.

 

[Dillb]

I mean it is an alteration, spur dp switch for a socket, as you well know the socket will need rcd protection.

Yes I know I stated that before your post.

 

[Octopus]

RCD socket anyone?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Oh gosh here we go

I agree with Vort, you never no.

 

[buzzlightyear]

RCD socket anyone

white with buttons and switches .

 

[westward10]

Is there any truth to the idea that older storage heaters have asbestos in them?

If manufactured after 1974, no.

 

[littlespark]

Its fine to change the DP switch to an RCD single socket. A radial circuit off a 16A MCB.
But as others have mentioned, it will be off an off-peak board. So socket will only work between the hours of 12 midnight and 7am

 

[MFS Electrical]

RCD socket anyone?

Altering the purpose of the circuit though what about the method of installation ie are the cables at a sufficient depth or suitably protected against damage from nails/screws or the like do the walls have metal parts many things to consider... OP is definitely better getting a spark in...

 

[Dillb]

Altering the purpose of the circuit though what about the method of installation ie are the cables at a sufficient depth or suitably protected against damage from nails/screws or the like do the walls have metal parts many things to consider... OP is definitely better getting a spark in...

Not at all, you are only responsible for you install or alter. So a RCD socket will comply with the regs.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Not at all, you are only responsible for you install or alter. So a RCD socket will comply with the regs.

Edit - worded my point better
Yeah the RCD socket will comply for the requirements for all socket outlets to have RCD protection but as you were the last to touch the circuit I think the Derry would fall with you saying that it’s safe for continued use even though the requirements for RCD protection haven’t been met though could smack an RCD spur at the board and then it would comply without having to change the board...

 

[Dillb]

Don’t know if I agree with that viewpoint to be honest I know where your coming from and it probably should be the way it works but I’ve got a feeling that you changing purpose of the circuit and adding a socket to it you should ideally bring the entire circuit up to standard after all you were the last to touch it?

Where have you obtained that snippet of rubbish from?

 

[MFS Electrical]

Where have you obtained that snippet of rubbish from?

I changed the wording about a bit to make more sense as to what I was trying to say