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Hi,

I’ve been asked by a family member to fit a water feature into their back garden. The feature consists of a pump & LED.However I’m a marine electrician and I’m not very clued up on the regs etc of the domestic world.

My plan was to spur off an outside socket using 2.5mm SWA cable to a ip55 13A socket + switch (product link below). I would Feed the switch via a link inside the switch/socket unit. However, after looking into it I read when tapping off a socket it is usually required to be fused. I’m not able to find a switch/socket unit with a fuse on the switch anywhere. Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find one?

If not, I assume I’ll need to pick up two separate units and put a short distance of SWA between the socket & switch?

If I do this would I be complying with the regs?

Many Thanks!

IP55 Socket With Switch 1 Gang 13A + 1 Gang Switch - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p52804?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=sAB1HPwjL_dm&pcrid=99808204703&pkw=&pmt=&product=52804&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgZ3t5Lng2wIVyJ0bCh3G4AN5EAQYASABEgIbKPD_BwE
 
this water feature, does it have a fitted plug?
 
Nor the best choice of socket either there is a lost better quality out there. I would have thought it was radial circuit existing outside already and not an exterior ring so why the need for the FCU
 
this water feature, does it have a fitted plug?

It Doesn’t have a fitted plug

Nor the best choice of socket either there is a lost better quality out there. I would have thought it was radial circuit existing outside already and not an exterior ring so why the need for the FCU

I’m pretty sure it is part of the downstairs ring main circuit, however this is something I need to check now you’ve mentioned it.
 
That outlet - I think it's not IP55 once you plug anything in, as you can't close the lid. This work would need testing and a minor works certificate, have you got test gear?
 

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