Bad Advice From A "Spark" ???

[Brian Angell]

2 dipsticks!

 

[Squid]

2 dipsticks!

Next it'll be four candles.

 

[David M]

Obviously I don't know your situation, but I have to disagree with a lot of these comments, I think some are very unfair to the 'dipstick' who just mentioned a possible solution. While not common practice there is no reason a spur could not be took off your lighting circuit, is it a stud wall by any chance? if so drop down to drywall box, the socket is going to be behind the tv is it not, ( would this be a wall mounted tv maybe high level? ) the socket could be protected by a FCU or you could even have a 5 amp socket fitted. No reason your Mrs cant have a TV in a certain place in the room with minimal disruption.

Sorry, thought this was the Electricians forum, not the cowboys forum. If you spured to a 5A socket, how are you going to fuse the TV that is then going to be plugged into it as 5A plugs do not have fuse carriers; the TV manufacturers instructions will also say on the TV lead "this appliance must be protected by a 'X'A fuse" how would that comply? The socket could be protected by a FCU but even if it was labeled to say e.g. 'Max 3A fuse' there is no way to ensure that a larger e.g. 13A fuse would not be fitted later on as this socket would be used by 'ordinary' persons as opposed to being operated by 'skilled or instructed' or 'supervised' persons.[/QUOTE]

Though I agree it's not generally good practice to spur off the lighting in this way I have seen it done in the past. Especially so in the loft where there might have been a light plugged in or a TV amp. Depending on the situation the socket may never be used for anything else other than supply for a TV, so not likely to overload the circuit and cause nuisance tripping.
My advice to the op, as always, get a qualified spark who can assess the situation and make professional recommendations.

 

[westward10]

MK produce 5A fused plugs.

 

[Pete999]

MK produce 5A fused plugs.

Got a link?

 

[westward10]

No good with links but the MK part No is 641 WHI.

 

[Pete999]

No good with links but the MK part No is 641 WHI.

Deleted?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Got a link?

Why would you need a link?
Doesn’t everyone know that MK produce 5A and even 2A round pin plugs?

 

[Spoon]

Doesn’t everyone know that MK produce 5A and even 2A round pin plugs?

I don't.... but I do now.

 

[Pete999]

Why would you need a link?
Doesn’t everyone know that MK produce 5A and even 2A round pin plugs?

West stated Fused 5A plug, just curious that's all. By the way I did know that MK produce those plugs just couldn't recall a 5Amp fused plug is that OK?

 

[static zap]

MK produce 5A fused plugs.

Your 1 A short of a lighting circuit , will it become a diversity issue !

 

[westward10]

Your 1 A short of a lighting circuit , will it become a diversity issue !

Probably I just responded to the post where it stated you cannot get fused 5A plugs, you can they take BS646 fuses.

 

[telectrix]

Ah right thanks, I can recall fitting that type of thing back when Jesus played in goal for Bethlehem.

we all know that jesus played in goal, coz. the sally army tells us that "jesus Saves"

 

[Dave OCD]

But Eric Cantona tucked in the rebound.

 

[telectrix]

wasn't cantona. i seem to recall that it was Judas , and it was an own goal as he then hanged himself from the opposition goalposts.

 

[Pete999]

Probably I just responded to the post where it stated you cannot get fused 5A plugs, you can they take BS646 fuses.

Thanks Westy

 

[dksanders]

MK produce 5A fused plugs.

well you learn something new everyday .

I still maintain that it's not a professional nor future proof safe, solution. I would never contemplate doing it but each to their own ....(conscience).

 

[Pete999]

But Eric Cantona tucked in the rebound.

Was that after he drop kicked Judas Iscariot?

 

[Toneyz]

Was that after he drop kicked Judas Iscariot?

You and Tel on top form again then

 

[Dave OCD]

Both tipsy I expect.