Hello. I live in a new build house with a separate garage. The garage is connected to RCD in the house to a 16A circuit breaker. The cable from RCD leads to a 13A FCU and from there separately to a double socket and light switch. As it's radial circuit I was planning to add another socket off the existing one and add some lights. I noticed there is only a 3A fuse in the fuse box, should there be a 13A instead? I want to install tumble dryer in the garage and build a small workshop (no power hungry tools).
 

Attachments

  • 1.jpg
    1.jpg
    241.2 KB · Views: 14
  • 2.jpg
    2.jpg
    314.8 KB · Views: 15
The 3A fuse is there to protect the current lighting. For additional power you connect from the non protected 3A fuse side.
 

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Green 2 Go Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses Heating 2 Go
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Thread starter

Joined
Location
Crawley, UK
If you're a qualified, trainee, or retired electrician - Which country is it that your work will be / is / was aimed at?
United Kingdom
What type of forum member are you?
DIY or Homeowner (Perhaps seeking pro advice, or an electrician)

Thread Information

Title
3A fuse instead of 13A?
Prefix
N/A
Forum
DIY Electrical Advice
Start date
Last reply date
Replies
1

Thread Tags

Advert

Thread statistics

Created
dorsel,
Last reply from
westward10,
Replies
1
Views
743

Advert

Back
Top