3amp

[Wilson12]

Will a 3amp fuse for a cooker hood extractor fan and lights wired in 1.5mm off a spur be okay.
There was no wattage for the fan and there was two lights.
Surely that can't draw more then 700 or so watts.
My boss complained why I did that,just checking he's not winding me up

 

[Octopus]

What is the rating on the item or in the installation instructions?

 

[Bob Geldoff1234]

I always put a 3amp fuse for the cooker hood,so yes its fine assuming its a domestic property.

 

[Pete999]

Will a 3amp fuse for a cooker hood extractor fan and lights wired in 1.5mm off a spur be okay.
There was no wattage for the fan and there was two lights.
Surely that can't draw more then 700 or so watts.
My boss complained why I did that,just checking he's not winding me up

Can you not find out the Fan loading along with the loading of the lights? a simple clamp meter would help, you also have to think will the lights and fan be on at the same time, all of the time, I would say a 3A fuse would be OK, It's good to see you thinking for yourself Wilson, what exactly is your Boss saying to you, as a Trainee, he, your Boss ought to be taking the lead on any sort of questionable act on your part, anyway good luck.

 

[telectrix]

fuse should be selected to protect the cable feeding the hood, irrespective of the actual load. but if the manufacturer stipulates a certain fuse rating, this should be taken into consideration.