16A Fused Connection Unit

[R G]

Should be all right on a commercial job , domestic though its another thing unless it was on the back wall in a cupboard ,Often thought about it , because a couple of new build estates I have come across have garage supplies spurred of rings in SWA , Tight builders to blame usually , 16AMCB with double pole switch , would do it

 

[Pete999]

Risking more abuse nor do I

 

[Megavolt]

Why you using a 230v commando on a domestic anyway

 

[ian.settle1]

Hi,

General question here... does anyone know of any particular reason that there's no such thing as a 16A FCU.

Reminds me of where I work got a design to install sockets which where supplied via a 16A FCU asked why he replied thats what I want so I asked who made them as they only came in 13A.

What made this really funny is that this bloke always introduced himself as Hello my name is F*** A***** Fellow of the IET

 

[BES]

Why you using a 230v commando on a domestic anyway

My old man had a single to 3 phase converter that required a 16amp commando plug and socket in his garage to run a lathe and pillar drill

 

[Megavolt]

My old man had a single to 3 phase converter that required a 16amp commando plug and socket in his garage to run a lathe and pillar drill

Fair enough

 

[uksparks]

Caravan, a welder and various other items.

its not just commercial / industrial that have commando sockets.

 

[Rockingit]

Caravan, a welder and various other items.

its not just commercial / industrial that have commando sockets.

But none of those need more than 13A.... the connection method is irrelevant. If you need a 16A outlet then you install a 16A outlet - FSU not required.

Besides, I've always gone by the thought that if MK don't make it then it doesn't exist..... and they don't.

 

[uksparks]

My compressor needs a 16a socket, my mates welder usess a 16A socket, oh and you could plug a caravan in without the need for an adaptor.

 

[Megavolt]

Wasn't saying there was not time they where needed. Was just curious into the circumstances you was thinking of using one